The Political Mental Map of the Syrian People: Understanding Political Consciousness Through Quantitative Analysis of Public Opinion Surveys

The authors examine the political consciousness of the Syrian people through a quantitative analysis of public opinion surveys conducted in 2007. The study aims to understand how Syrians perceive political issues at that time and evaluate the contributions of various countries to regional stability. The “National Public Opinion Survey in the Syrian Arab Republic” served as the primary data source, with factor and regression analyses employed to map out the “political mental mapPolitical mental map” of the Syrian people. The findings reveal that Syrians view their country as a significant stabilizing force in the Middle East, despite their antagonistic relationship with the U.S. and its allies. The study highlights the alignment between the Syrian people’s political consciousness and the foreign policy of the Assad administration, suggesting a deep-rooted sense of national pride and strategic resistance. This alignment underpins Syria’sSyria stability and political legitimacy amid regional turmoil.