Home Deep Dive The Balance of Weakness in the Syrian Civil War Deep DiveRegional DirectoryMiddle East and North Africa The Balance of Weakness in the Syrian Civil War By GPF Team - December 15, 2016 215 Dec. 15, 2016 We examine the three main actors that control territory in Syria. This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $79 per year Save 27% vs. monthly ✓Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓George Friedman's geopolitical insights ✓2026 Forecast & Special Collection on the Middle East ✓100% reader-supported Subscribe Now 30-day money-back guarantee Already a subscriber? Log in RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Analysis Daily Memo: Pakistan and Afghanistan Exchange Airstrikes Analysis Daily Memo: Starlink Disruption in South China Sea, Russia’s Footprint in Africa Americas Daily Memo: US Preparations for Iran Strike Continue Alongside Negotiations Latest Posts EU Economies Can’t Catch a BreakFREE Europe Geopolitical Futures - March 13, 2026 Continue to the category Daily Memo: Trade Disruptions, Trump Calls on Allies Analysis Geopolitical Futures - March 16, 2026 Inside Iran’s Mosaic Defense Analysis Andrew Davidson - March 16, 2026