One year after the launch of Syria’s political transition, a new nationwide survey by ETANA Syria paints a picture of a society still deeply divided along sectarian and regional lines.
The survey highlights several key trends:

• Mixed Approval of Transition Efforts: Overall, 53% of respondents say they are satisfied with the steps taken by President al-Sharaa during the transition, while 20% are dissatisfied and 27% remain neutral. However, satisfaction levels vary sharply across communities: 67% of Sunni respondents express approval, compared to 78% of Druze respondents who report dissatisfaction.
• Safety Perceptions Vary Widely: Nationally, 54% of Syrians report feeling safe. Yet this sentiment differs dramatically by region. In Idlib, 83% of respondents feel secure, while in Suwayda, none reported feeling safe.
• Weak Confidence in Institutions: Trust in representative institutions remains limited. Only 38% of respondents believe the new Parliament adequately represents the interests of all Syrians, while 28% are dissatisfied and 34% remain neutral.

The survey highlights a clear need: political inclusion matters. Without it, today’s divisions could become the fault lines of tomorrow’s conflicts.

Read the full report and explore interactive graphs here: https://shorturl.at/QiJpi