The province of Latakia faces a clear decline in institutional political action, as a result of decades of centralized policies that have weakened public political space and undermined the independence of local and civic institutions. The views of local activists and actors reveal aspects of this decline, ranging from the loss of local institutions to the widespread influence of informal interest networks and loyalties, and the accompanying ques…
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The province of Latakia faces a clear decline in institutional political action, as a result of decades of centralized policies that have weakened public political space and undermined the independence of local and civic institutions. The views of local activists and actors reveal aspects of this decline, ranging from the loss of local institutions to the widespread influence of informal interest networks and loyalties, and the accompanying ques…