MESOP OPINION : Do Syrians Want To Fight Until Victory or Do they Want a Ceasefire? by James McMichael [jamesmcmichael.dc@gmail] / for Syria Comment, March 26, 2014 A recent survey results show clear-cut differences between the views of civilians and those of rebel fighters with regard to the war and the political future of Syria. Simply put, civilians want a negotiated peace as quickly as possible, while rebel fighters are determined to fight on for military victory. Moreover, civilians want a postwar government with limited religious influence, while rebel fighters want a religion-dominated postwar government. The survey results also contradict some existing theories as to the nature and origins of the war. Three researchers, Vera Miranova, Loubna Mrie and Sam Whitt conducted surveys of civilians in rebel held areas and rebel fighters in Aleppo during August-September 2013 and Idlib during November-December 2013. Read all: mesop.de/?p=44992
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:10:05 +0000