EDITED BY: LOCAL DYNAMICS OF CONFLICTS IN SYRIA AND LIBYA (original) (raw)

This research focuses on the local dynamics of conflicts in Syria and Libya, emphasizing the profound transformations within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region post-2011 uprisings. The paper discusses the interplay between socio-economic changes and geopolitical confrontations that have intensified instability, leading to armed conflicts and the emergence of sub-national governance structures. It highlights the human cost of the Syrian conflict, significant demographic shifts, and the implications of the Libyan crisis for regional and European security.