Evolution of the Syrian Military: Main Trends and Challenges

... country’s stabilization and political reconciliation is how Syrian armed forces are going to be reformed and whether Damascus will choose the right direction in dealing with re-establishing its military. This article analyzes the evolution of the Syrian Arab Army during the Syrian civil war, reasons behind it, main issues it faces, and alternative development. Before the Syrian civil war broke out in 2011, the total number of the SAA was estimated at about 325,000 men, of which 220,000 were ground ...