Syrian Regime’s Evacuation of Bedouins Reveals Deeper Sectarian Failures and Regional Risks

The recent evacuation of Bedouin families from Sweida by the Syrian regime is far more than a humanitarian gesture — it starkly exposes the brutal sectarian violence tearing apart an already fragile postwar Syria. For over a week, clashes between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin fighters have ravaged this critical province, resulting in hundreds dead, targeted revenge attacks, and a massive displacement crisis affecting over 128,000 people. How Long Will Washington Ignore Syria’s Disintegration? The Assad regime’s heavy-handed security cordon and rapid evacuation appear as much a tactical retreat as an attempt at restoring order. But the underlying dynamics tell...