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Following my monitoring of the recent escalation between the Syrian state and some Druze factions in Suwayda, and the emergence of clear indicators of Israeli support for this movement and a direct attack on Damascus by the Israeli forces, it is necessary to present an administrative opinion, separate from security or political analysis. In essence, the situation reflects a deep flaw in the management of diversity within the state. The chronic marginalization of minorities has become fertile ground for external interference, and the internal anger has become a raw material that hostile forces to the Syrian state exploit. This is no longer just a matter of a sect or a region; it affects the very relationship between the state and its components, and reminds us that the absence of administrative containment can open the doors to greater threats from within and without.In public administration, we observe that every institution, like every country, contains individuals who feel marginalized, rather than being at the center, living on the periphery instead of being at the heart of the action. Despite not necessarily being weak or lacking in opinion, when their voices are repeatedly ignored, they become unbalanced, and may disappear completely or suddenly erupt in a furious outburst that is difficult to contain. This outburst is not always calculated or rational. The concept of the minority in the Arab world is not limited to sects, religions, or ethnicities as is often believed, but encompasses anyone who feels alienated within the administrative and social system. For example, in the administrative environment, this could be the woman who is marginalized in a male-dominated environment, or the young person who clashes with outdated institutions that reject administrative change and development, or the villager who finds himself in a large city that ignores his cultural identity, or the competent employee who is sidelined in favor of those with loyalty and benefit, or any individual who is different and is asked to conform instead of being recognized for their competence.And the state itself, along with its institutions, when powers are distributed unfairly and opportunities are granted based on loyalty and sectarianism rather than competence, transforms into a hostile and unproductive environment. In such an atmosphere, individuals feel alienated in their own country, like a heavy guest in an institution that should be welcoming them. They are forced to constantly prove their loyalty, simply because they do not conform to the stereotypical image that the authorities or the prevailing norms have created. When this marginalization continues, it leads to the breakdown of the individual's psyche and the emergence of hostility towards minorities."The rebellion can be very intense, encompassing noise, bloodshed, and defiance of the system, or it can be subtle, such as a silent withdrawal from performance, or it can take root in informal groups within the system, or in parallel networks that weaken the administrative body from within, or in contempt for symbols and mockery of slogans, or even in seeking external support from those who offer it in exchange for loyalty, as some members of the Druze sect did, by calling on the Israeli entity to help them. This is the most dangerous, as when a minority becomes a tool in the hands of an external enemy, it becomes a crack in the national wall, not just a voice of protest, but a threat to the state itself, not just the stability of the institution."However, the responsibility does not solely lie with the Syrian administration in this example, but extends to the minority in Suwayda itself. If they find themselves marginalized, they have a duty to demand their rights, both within and outside the system, and to refuse to become an arm of the opposition, no matter how bitter the feeling of marginalization may be. Change is not created through explosions, but through reform. And it is not achieved by blindly aligning oneself behind the state's enemies, but through a deep understanding of one's role, purpose, and belonging.And the path of responsible governance begins when each individual feels at home, not in a temporary place. Then, difference becomes a strength, not a burden, and loyalty stems from belonging, not coercion. Therefore, I call on the minorities in Syria, including the people of Suwayda, to give the state the opportunity to contain them through dialogue, not conflict. The Syrian blood is more precious than to be wasted, and national interest can only be achieved when wise minds meet with sincere wills.

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