Syrian Alawites in Europe and Beyond: Between Representation and Recognition - The Syrian Observer

Syrian Alawites in Europe and Beyond: Between Representation and Recognition - The Syrian Observer

In the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s fall in December 2024, a new chapter is unfolding for Syrian Alawite communities in the diaspora. For decades, these communities were seen as tethered to the Assad regime—either as its beneficiaries or its hostages. Today, a different narrative is beginning to take shape: one of redefinition, political awakening, and a search for independent voice and representation, all while navigating suspicions and deep-roote…