Deadly Clashes in Syria Highlight Failed Governance and Regional Instability

In Syria's Sweida province, a deadly conflict has erupted between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin clans, resulting in over 30 deaths and nearly 100 injuries. This tragic violence unfolds against the backdrop of a government struggling to maintain order, exposing the broader failure of centralized authority in the region.How Did Local Rivalries Spiral into Bloodshed?The clashes reportedly began with kidnappings and robberies — a young Druze vegetable seller was attacked at a Bedouin checkpoint, triggering tit-for-tat retaliations between these already fractious communities. Such incidents reflect not just tribal rivalries but the vacuum left by Damascus’ weakened grip on internal security.Despite...