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October 16, 2025East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

The Collapse of Syria: A Case of the failure of Counter-Insurgency (COIN) from Clausewitz Trinity Perspective

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MSMukti SitompulAMAfrizal Hendra Wayan Midhio

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Overview

This analysis reveals COIN failures through Clausewitz's Trinity in Syria's civil conflict, indicating urgent needs for balanced strategies.

Key Points

  • The Assad regime's loss of legitimacy contributed significantly to the COIN failure.
  • An imbalance in Clausewitz's Trinity—government, military, and people—led to fragmented military efforts.
  • Excessive force against civilians alienated the population, undermining COIN strategies.
  • Lessons from Syria's experience emphasize the importance of integrating military action with legitimacy and popular support.

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Sitompul et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f04935e559138a1a06e4fdhttps://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v4i9.385
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