This is Part II of a three-part story on the Middle East’s changing borders. If you have not done so already, we suggest first reading The Changing Middle East: Revolt Against Artificial Borders – Part IWhen discussing the role of these religious differences in the raging conflict in Syria, Paz came up with a striking prediction. “If democratic transition and free elections eventually take place in Syria, division will follow, as was the case with the West Bank and the Gaza Strip,” he said, indicating that, in such an event, the creation of Alawistan, Kurdistan and other such sectarian cantons will be probable.

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