While the ruling party is Alawite, much of Syria’s administration and its military ability depend on Sunni bureaucrats, soldiers and officers, who are increasingly disaffected.
By C. J. CHIVERS, New York Times
Sat, 07/14/2012 - 11:54am
While the ruling party is Alawite, much of Syria’s administration and its military ability depend on Sunni bureaucrats, soldiers and officers, who are increasingly disaffected.