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The Second Syrian Republic,[a][2][3] officially the Syrian Republic[b] from 1950 to 1958 and the Syrian Arab Republic[c] from 1961 to 1963, succeeded the First Syrian Republic that had become de facto independent in April 1946 from the French Mandate. The Second Republic was founded on the Syrian Constitution of 1950, which was suspended from 1950 to 1954 under Adib Shishakli's strongmanship, and later when Syria joined with the Republic of Egypt in forming the United Arab Republic in 1958. The Second Republic resumed when Syria withdrew from the union in 1961. In 1963, the Syrian Ba'athist Party came to power in a bloodless military coup, which laid the foundations for the political structure in Ba'athist Syria.

The green, white, black and red flag is the first flag of the Syrian Arab Republic and the one with the shortest usage, that being from 1961 to 1963. It was also the flag of the Syrian opposition during the Syrian civil war and became the official flag of Syria anew in 2025.[4][5]

Background

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Mandatory Syrian Republic (1930–1946)

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Constitution of the Syrian Republic, 14 May 1930

The project of a new constitution was discussed by a Constituent Assembly elected in April 1928, but as the pro-independence National Bloc had won a majority and insisted on the insertion of several articles "that did not preserve the prerogatives of the mandatary power", the Assembly was dissolved on 9 August 1928. On 14 May 1930, the State of Syria was declared the Republic of Syria and a new Syrian constitution was promulgated by the French High Commissioner, at the same time as the Lebanese Constitution, the Règlement du Sandjak d'Alexandrette, the Statute of the Alawi Government, the Statute of the Jabal Druze State.[6] A new flag was also mentioned in this constitution:

The Syrian flag shall be composed as follows, the length shall be double the height. It shall contain three bands of equal dimensions, the upper band being green, the middle band white, and the lower band black. The white portion shall bear three red stars in line, having five points each.[7][8]

During December 1931 and January 1932, the first elections under the new constitution were held, under an electoral law providing for "the representation of religious minorities" as imposed by article 37 of the constitution.[8] The National Bloc was in the minority in the new Chamber of deputies with only 16 deputies out of 70, due to intensive vote-rigging by the French authorities.[9] Among the deputies were also three members of the Syrian Kurdish nationalist Xoybûn (Khoyboun) party, Khalil bey Ibn Ibrahim Pacha (Al-Jazira province), Mustafa bey Ibn Shahin (Jarabulus) and Hassan Aouni (Kurd Dagh).[10] There were later in the year, from 30 March to 6 April, "complementary elections".[11]

In 1933, France attempted to impose a treaty of independence heavily prejudiced in favor of France. It promised gradual independence but kept the Syrian Mountains under French control. The Syrian head of state at the time was a French puppet, Muhammad 'Ali Bay al-'Abid. Fierce opposition to this treaty was spearheaded by senior nationalist and parliamentarian Hashim al-Atassi, who called for a sixty-day strike in protest. Atassi's political coalition, the National Bloc, mobilized massive popular support for his call. Riots and demonstrations raged, and the economy came to a standstill.

Main articles: Franco-Syrian Treaty of Independence and Sanjak of Alexandretta

After negotiations in March with Damien de Martel, the French High Commissioner in Syria, Hashim al-Atassi went to Paris heading a senior Bloc delegation. The new Popular Front-led French government, formed in June 1936 after the April–May elections, had agreed to recognize the National Bloc as the sole legitimate representatives of the Syrian people and invited al-Atassi to independence negotiations. The resulting treaty called for immediate recognition of Syrian independence as a sovereign republic, with full emancipation granted gradually over a 25-year period.

In 1936, the Franco-Syrian Treaty of Independence was signed, a treaty that would not be ratified by the French legislature. However, the treaty allowed Jabal Druze, the Alawite region (now called Latakia), and Alexandretta to be incorporated into the Syrian republic within the following two years. Greater Lebanon (now the Lebanese Republic) was the only state that did not join the Syrian Republic. Hashim al-Atassi, who was Prime Minister during King Faisal's brief reign (1918–1920), was the first president to be elected under a new constitution adopted after the independence treaty.

The treaty guaranteed incorporation of previously autonomous Druze and Alawite regions into Greater Syria, but not Lebanon, with which France signed a similar treaty in November. The treaty also promised curtailment of French intervention in Syrian domestic affairs as well as a reduction of French troops, personnel and military bases in Syria. In return, Syria pledged to support France in times of war, including the use of its air space, and to allow France to maintain two military bases on Syrian territory. Other political, economic and cultural provisions were included.

Atassi returned to Syria in triumph on 27 September 1936 and was elected President of the Republic in November.

In September 1938, France again separated the Syrian Sanjak of Alexandretta and transformed it into the State of Hatay. The State of Hatay joined Turkey in the following year by an election which is made by the people in Hatay. In June 1939. Syria did not recognize the incorporation of Hatay into Turkey and the issue is still disputed until the present time.

The emerging threat of Adolf Hitler induced a fear of being outflanked by Nazi Germany if France relinquished its colonies in the Middle East. That, coupled with lingering imperialist inclinations in some levels of the French government, led France to reconsider its promises and refuse to ratify the treaty. Also, France ceded the Sanjak of Alexandretta, whose territory was guaranteed as part of Syria in the treaty, to Turkey. Riots again broke out, Atassi resigned, and Syrian independence was deferred until after World War II.

With the fall of France in 1940 during World War II, Syria came under the control of the Vichy Government until the British and Free French invaded and occupied the country in July 1941. Syria proclaimed its independence again in 1941 but it wasn't until 1 January 1944, that it was recognized as an independent republic.

In the 1940s, Britain secretly advocated the creation of a Greater Syrian state that would secure Britain preferential status in military, economic and cultural matters, in return for putting a complete halt to Jewish ambition in Palestine. France and the United States opposed British hegemony in the region, which eventually led to the creation of Israel.[12]

On 27 September 1941, France proclaimed, by virtue of, and within the framework of the Mandate, the independence and sovereignty of the Syrian State. The proclamation said "the independence and sovereignty of Syria and Lebanon will not affect the juridical situation as it results from the Mandate Act. Indeed, this situation could be changed only with the agreement of the Council of the League of Nations, with the consent of the Government of the United States, a signatory of the Franco-American Convention of 4 April 1924, and only after the conclusion between the French Government and the Syrian and Lebanese Governments of treaties duly ratified in accordance with the laws of the French Republic.[13]

Benqt Broms said that it was important to note that there were several founding members of the United Nations whose statehood was doubtful at the time of the San Francisco Conference and that the Government of France still considered Syria and Lebanon to be mandates.[14]

Duncan Hall said "Thus, the Syrian mandate may be said to have been terminated without any formal action on the part of the League or its successor. The mandate was terminated by the declaration of the mandatory power, and of the new states themselves, of their independence, followed by a process of piecemeal unconditional recognition by other powers, culminating in formal admission to the United Nations. Article 78 of the Charter ended the status of tutelage for any member state: 'The trusteeship system shall not apply to territories which have become Members of the United Nations, relationship among which shall be based on respect for the principle of sovereign equality.'"[15] So when the UN officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, after ratification of the United Nations Charter by the five permanent members, as both Syria and Lebanon were founding member states, the French mandate for both was legally terminated on that date and full independence attained.[16]

On 29 May 1945, France bombed Damascus and tried to arrest its democratically elected leaders. While French planes were bombing Damascus, Prime Minister Faris al-Khoury was at the founding conference of the United Nations in San Francisco, presenting Syria's claim for independence from the French Mandate.

Syrian independence was attained on 24 October 1945, with recognition of the international community. Continuing pressure from Syrian nationalist groups and British pressure forced the French to evacuate their last troops on 17 April 1946. Although rapid economic development followed the declaration of independence, Syrian politics from independence through the late 1960s was marked by upheaval.

Independent First Syrian Republic (1946–1950)

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The early years of independence were marked by political instability. From 1946 to 1956, Syria had 20 different cabinets and drafted four separate constitutions.

In 1948, Syria was involved in the Arab-Israeli War with the newly created State of Israel. The Syrian army was pressed out of the Israeli areas, but fortified their strongholds on the Golan Heights and managed to keep their old borders and occupy some additional territory.[citation needed] In July 1949, Syria was the last Arab country to sign an armistice agreement with Israel.

History

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Early years

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On 29 March 1949, Syria's national government was overthrown by a military coup d'état led by Hussni al-Zaim. The cause of this coup was the shame that the Syrian Army experienced following the Arab-Israeli War. An example of this shame can be seen in what is called the Samneh Scandal of 1948. According to Patrick Seale, "President Shukri al-Quwatli and his new Prime Minister set off on a tour of front-line positions and supply points. The story has it that the two politicians noticed a pungent smell coming from a field kitchen. On making inquiries they were told that it came from burning cooking fat. Quwatli demanded that a new tin be opened and an egg cooked before him. The fat once more gave off a nauseating smell: the President tasted it and pronounced it of inferior quality. Samples were sent for testing and revealed that the fat was made from bone waste". Afterwards, Quwatli ordered the arrest of colonel for profiteering. Following this incident, officers became enraged when the common folk held their noses at them, a reference to the smell of the cooking fat. On 14 August 1949, Zaim was overthrown by his colleague Sami al-Hinnawi. A few months later, in December 1949, Hinnawi was overthrown by Colonel Adib al-Shishakli. The latter undermined civilian rule and led to Shishakli's complete seizure of power in 1951. Shishakli continued to rule the country until 1954, when growing public opposition forced him to resign and leave the country. The national government was restored, but again to face instability, this time coming from abroad. After the overthrow of President Shishakli in the February 1954 coup, continued political maneuvering supported by competing factions in the military eventually brought Arab nationalist and socialist elements to power.

During the Suez Crisis of 1956, after the invasion of the Sinai Peninsula by Israeli troops, and the intervention of British and French troops, martial law was declared in Syria. Later Syrian and Iraqi troops were brought into Jordan to prevent a possible Israeli invasion. The November 1956 attacks on Iraqi pipelines were in retaliation for Iraq's acceptance into the Baghdad Pact. In early 1957, Iraq advised Egypt and Syria against a conceivable takeover of Jordan.

In November 1956, Syria signed a pact with the Soviet Union, providing a foothold for Communist influence within the government in exchange for planes, tanks, and other military equipment being sent to Syria. This increase in the strength of Syrian military technology worried Turkey, as it seemed feasible that Syria might attempt to retake Iskenderon, a formerly Syrian city now in Turkey. On the other hand, Syria and the USSR accused Turkey of massing its troops at the Syrian border. During this standoff, Communists gained more control over the Syrian government and military. Only heated debates in the United Nations (of which Syria was an original member) lessened the threat of war.

Joining the United Arab Republic

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Syria's political instability during the years after the 1954 coup, the parallelism of Syrian and Egyptian policies, and the appeal of Egyptian President Gamal Abdal Nasser's leadership in the wake of the Suez crisis created support in Syria for union with Egypt. On 1 February 1958, Syrian president Shukri al-Kuwatli and Nasser announced the merging of the two countries, creating the United Arab Republic, and all Syrian political parties, as well as the Communists therein, ceased overt activities. The merger was approved in a 1958 referendum.

1961–1963

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Discontent with Egyptian dominance of the UAR led elements opposed to the union under Abd al-Karim al-Nahlawi to seize power on 28 September 1961. Two days later, Syria re-established itself as the Syrian Arab Republic. Frequent coups, military revolts, civil disorders and bloody riots characterized the 1960s. The 8 March 1963 coup resulted in installation of the National Council of the Revolutionary Command (NCRC), a group of military and civilian officials who assumed control of all executive and legislative authority. The takeover was engineered by members of the Ba'ath Party led by Michel Aflaq and Salah al-Din al-Bitar. The new cabinet was dominated by Ba'ath members; the moderate al-Bitar became premier.[17][18]

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The Second Syrian Republic refers to the periods of Syrian governance officially designated as the Syrian Republic from 1950 to 1958 and the Syrian Arab Republic from 1961 to 1963, succeeding the initial post-independence era and marked by the adoption of the 1950 constitution amid serial military coups. This interim phase between authoritarian interruptions emphasized parliamentary democracy but suffered from profound instability, including the suspension of the constitution under Adib al-Shishakli's military rule from 1951 to 1954 and the forced union with Egypt as the United Arab Republic from 1958 to 1961, which dissolved amid Syrian resentment over Egyptian dominance. Key defining characteristics included rapid succession of governments—over 20 cabinets in eight years—ethnic and sectarian tensions exacerbated by army interventions, and external pressures from Cold War powers that fueled pan-Arabist appeals leading to the 1958 merger. Notable achievements were limited, with fleeting economic liberalization under Shishakli and brief multiparty elections post-1954, yet the era's legacy is one of fragility that precluded stable institutions and paved the way for Ba'athist consolidation after 1963. Controversies centered on the coups' erosion of civilian authority, Shishakli's suppression of opposition, and the UAR's centralization, which many Syrian elites viewed as a loss of sovereignty rather than unity.

Background

French Mandate Period and Initial Independence

Following the defeat of the in , the 1920 assigned the Mandate for and to France under the League of Nations framework. French forces occupied in July 1920, ousting Emir Faisal and establishing direct control over the territory previously proclaimed as the . To counter Arab nationalist aspirations for unity, French authorities fragmented the mandate into separate administrative entities, including the States of and in 1920, the in 1922, and the State in 1921. The French High Commissioner formalized the Mandate's terms in July 1922, emphasizing administrative oversight while ostensibly preparing the region for self-governance. Resistance to French rule erupted in the Great Syrian Revolt of 1925, led by Druze and other nationalist elements against colonial division and taxation policies, which French forces suppressed by 1927 through military campaigns involving aerial bombardment and ground operations. In response to ongoing demands for representative institutions, the French High Commissioner promulgated a constitution on May 14, 1930, transforming the State of Syria into a nominal republic with provisions for an elected president and parliament, though ultimate authority remained vested in the mandate administration. This document, drafted under French supervision, omitted clauses for full sovereignty, perpetuating mandate control despite superficial republican structures. A Franco-Syrian Treaty promised gradual over three years, including unification of mandate states, but French domestic politics prevented ratification, stalling progress amid European tensions. shifted dynamics when Allied forces, including British and Free French troops, invaded Vichy-controlled in June 1941, leading to promises of post-war . Post-liberation, Syrian nationalists elected a in 1943 that reinstated the 1930 with amendments rejecting the mandate. Tensions culminated in the 1945 , where French forces bombarded in May to suppress protests against delayed withdrawal, prompting international condemnation and British intervention. achieved on October 24, 1945, with formal recognition following UN membership, and French troops completed evacuation by April 17, 1946, marking the end of the mandate era. Initial post- governance under the faced immediate challenges from internal factionalism and economic dependencies inherited from mandate policies, setting the stage for subsequent political instability.

Formation and Dissolution of the United Arab Republic

Syria's political instability in the mid-1950s, marked by multiple coups including the March 1949 events and the 1954 overthrow of , alongside economic pressures and the rising influence of communist elements, prompted Syrian leaders to pursue union with . In January 1958, Syrian President and Prime Minister Sabri al-Asali approached Egyptian President to propose a merger, driven by pan-Arabist sentiments and the desire for stability under Nasser's leadership following his nationalization of the in 1956. The (UAR) was proclaimed on February 1, 1958, with plebiscites held on February 21 yielding reported approval rates of 99.9% in and 99.95% in , though these results reflected organized campaigns rather than unmanipulated public will. The union formally took effect on February 22, 1958, with Nasser assuming the presidency and central authority vested in , establishing a unitary state divided into northern () and southern () regions. Under the UAR, Egyptian officials dominated key positions in Syria, implementing centralized socialist policies that included nationalizations and land reforms, which alienated the Syrian military, business elites, and traditional landowning classes. By mid-1961, Syrian army officers resented the favoritism shown to Egyptian counterparts in promotions and deployments, while economic measures such as the July 1961 nationalization decrees targeted Syrian private enterprises, exacerbating discontent among the merchant bourgeoisie who viewed Cairo's interventions as exploitative. This power imbalance, with Nasser exercising unilateral control from Egypt, fostered perceptions of Syrian subordination, leading to widespread resignations by Syrian officials and eroding the regime's legitimacy in the northern region. On September 28, 1961, a bloodless military coup led by Abd al-Karim al-Nahlawi and supported by disaffected officers, business leaders, and conservatives, seized control in , declaring 's from the UAR and restoring national independence. The coup committee, chaired by Maamoun al-Kuzbari, promptly formed a , abolished UAR institutions in , and appealed for international recognition, citing the union's failure due to over-centralization and neglect of regional autonomy. Nasser responded by dissolving the UAR on December 26, 1961, though retained the name until 1971; the marked the end of the short-lived experiment in pan-Arab unity, highlighting tensions between Egyptian hegemony and Syrian particularism.

Establishment of the Republic

Secession from the United Arab Republic

Discontent in Syria with the United Arab Republic intensified by 1961, stemming from Egyptian centralization that marginalized Syrian political and military elites, including the purge of approximately 4,800 Syrian officers between 1958 and 1961, and the imposition of socialist policies such as nationalizations decreed on July 23, 1961. These measures eroded civil liberties and economic autonomy, fostering resentment among Syrian nationalists, conservatives, and military personnel opposed to Gamal Abdel Nasser's dominance from Cairo. On September 28, 1961, a group of officers, led by Abd al-Karim al-Nahlawi commanding forces from the Qatana military camp, initiated a in , seizing key installations and announcing the dissolution of the UAR. Supporting actions included Haydar al-Kuzbari's control of the Desert Guard from al-Dumayr and Muwaffaq Usasa's grounding of Egyptian pilots in the , ensuring minimal resistance. The Supreme Arab Revolutionary Command of the Armed Forces declared Syria's , restoring national and rejecting the union's structures. The following day, September 29, 1961, civilian leader Dr. Maamoun al-Kuzbari, a conservative figure, was appointed provisional , , foreign minister, and defense minister, forming a new cabinet through Decree No. 1. The established a to oversee the transitional government, prioritizing the reestablishment of Syrian sovereignty, including requests for and Syria's return to the . initially condemned the coup as a betrayal, but Nasser accepted the fait accompli by October 5, 1961, while retaining the UAR name until 1971. Syria's readmission to the on October 29, 1961, marked early international stabilization of the .

Provisional Government and Initial Reforms

On September 28, 1961, Syrian military officers staged a coup that led to the secession from the , prompting the rapid formation of a the following day. Maamoun al-Kuzbari, a prominent and conservative politician from a wealthy family, was appointed , acting , minister of defense, and foreign minister, issuing Decree No. 1 to establish an 11-member civilian cabinet composed largely of moderates, businessmen, and technocrats. The government prioritized , securing acknowledgments from nations including , , the , and the , while requesting readmission to the on October 3, 1961. Initial measures included dissolving the UAR's National Union party on October 1 and pledging restoration of political liberties, press freedom, and rights for workers and peasants, though emergency laws were retained and political parties remained banned pending elections. Economically, the provisional administration sought to reverse UAR-era centralization by abolishing the July 1961 socialist decrees that had nationalized key industries on October 17, 1961. This denationalization effort aimed to restore private enterprise, lift landownership ceilings imposed under ’s policies, and foster a free-market orientation, including requests for U.S. grain aid to address shortages and advancement of a West German-funded dam project. These steps reflected a broader intent to undo Egyptian-dominated economic controls, though implementation was constrained by ongoing instability and the need for stabilization. Politically, the government solidified in late October 1961 and organized parliamentary s for a on December 1, 1961, under emergency regulations that limited campaigning. The s, which saw the People's Party secure a plurality with 33 seats, led to approval of a provisional constitution via on the same day and the assembly's of as president on December 14, 1961. Al-Kuzbari stepped down as to participate as a civilian candidate, winning a seat and becoming speaker of the house, facilitating the transition to a more permanent republican framework under Maamoun al-Kuzbari's successor, Said al-Ghazzi. This period marked an initial liberalization effort, though underlying factionalism limited deeper structural changes.

Government and Politics

Constitutional Framework and Parliamentary System

Upon secession from the on September 28, 1961, Syria restored the 1950 Constitution, which had been suspended during the union with . This document established a with a unicameral , the , responsible for enacting laws, approving budgets, and overseeing the executive. The constitution emphasized representative governance, expanding civil rights including protections for land ownership and , while designating Islamic as a primary legislative source. The executive branch featured a president, indirectly elected by for a five-year term, serving as with authority over policy direction, , and military command, though powers were curtailed relative to the , who held broader administrative control and accountability to the . A provisional promulgated on November 15, 1961, facilitated transitional governance, mandating elections for a to select a president and potentially revise the permanent framework. In December 1962, minor amendments renamed the state the , but the core parliamentary structure persisted amid ongoing instability. Parliamentary elections occurred on December 1–2, 1961, under laws that banned and restricted , yielding a 172-seat assembly dominated by independents (62 seats), followed by the People's Party (33 seats), National Party (21 seats), (10 seats), and a faction led by Akram al-Hawrani (15 seats). The assembly, functioning as the interim parliament, elected Ma'mun al-Kuzbari as speaker and later as president, though it dissolved following the Shtawra Conference in August 1962 without drafting a new . Efforts to normalize parliamentary operations included lifting laws on December 22, 1962, under Prime Minister , briefly enabling freer political activity before the March 1963 Ba'athist coup terminated the system. This framework reflected a conservative, multi-factional attempt at democratic restoration, marked by military oversight and fragile civilian control.

Major Political Parties and Factions

The restoration of multiparty politics after Syria's secession from the in September 1961 led to the revival of pre-union parties, primarily conservative and nationalist groups opposed to . Although political parties were formally prohibited from contesting the December 1961 parliamentary elections under emergency laws, candidates ran as independents while affiliating with established organizations, resulting in a dominated by moderates and right-wing elements. The People's Party (Hizb al-Sha'b), a conservative formation led by figures such as and Maruf al-Dawalibi, secured the largest bloc with 33 seats in the 172-seat . It advocated limited government intervention, repeal of Egyptian-era nationalizations, and amendments to laws, reflecting support from urban elites, landowners, and business interests wary of socialist policies. , backed by the party, was elected president on December 14, 1961, while al-Dawalibi briefly served as from November 1961 to March 1962, prioritizing and anti-unionist reforms. The National Party (al-Hizb al-Watani), another right-wing group emphasizing Syrian sovereignty and moderate nationalism, won 21 seats and formed part of coalition governments. It drew support from similar constituencies as the People's Party but positioned itself as more pragmatic on regional alliances, participating in cabinets like that of in September 1962, which aimed to balance factions excluding extreme pro-Nasser elements. Independents, numbering around 84 seats, constituted the plurality and often aligned with conservative coalitions, diluting ideological rigidity. Smaller entities included the Muslim Brotherhood with approximately 10 seats, focusing on Islamist opposition to secular unionism, and a fragmented Ba'ath Party faction under Akram al-Hawrani, which captured about 15 seats but remained marginalized due to internal splits and limited anti-secession appeal. Pro-Nasser unionist factions, including some Ba'athists and communists, boycotted or were excluded, fostering ongoing tensions that culminated in coup attempts, such as the failed July 1962 uprising by military Nasserites. Overall, the period highlighted a conservative parliamentary dominance challenged by military factions, setting the stage for the Ba'ath-led coup in March 1963.

Key Leaders and Internal Power Struggles

Following the secession from the on September 28, 1961, Ma'mun al-Kuzbari served as provisional until November 21, 1961, overseeing the initial transition and formation of a amid military oversight by coup leaders like Abd al-Karim al-Nahlawi. Izzat al-Nuss briefly succeeded as from November 21 to December 21, 1961, before the convening of a that elected as president on December 14, 1961, marking the formal establishment of civilian leadership. Qudsi, a conservative nationalist and former speaker of , prioritized restoring Syrian and parliamentary , appointing Maruf al-Dawalbibi as on December 22, 1961. The period was characterized by rapid cabinet turnovers reflecting underlying factional tensions. Al-Dawalbibi's government lasted until March 28, 1962, when it collapsed amid a failed coup attempt by Nahlawi seeking to reinstate pro-UAR policies, leading to his exile and the appointment of Bashir al-Azma as transitional prime minister in April 1962. Khalid al-Azm, a veteran politician and five-time prior prime minister known for his economic liberalization views, assumed the premiership on September 17, 1962, implementing measures like ending emergency laws but facing opposition from military and Nasserist elements. These changes highlighted the fragility of the Qudsi-Azm conservative alliance, which struggled against resurgent Ba'athist and Nasserist factions within the military and society. Internal power struggles intensified through military interventions and regional influences. On March 31, 1962, a coup in led by Colonel Jasim Alwan, involving Ba'athist and Nasserist officers, demanded restoration of union with , prompting the Homs Convention—a fragile accord that temporarily quelled unrest but exposed divisions between Damascus-based conservatives and provincial military units. Economic disputes over reversing UAR-era nationalizations fueled civilian-military rifts, while Egyptian meddling exacerbated Nasserist agitation. infighting—between Aflaq-Bitar ideologues, Hawrani populists, and regionalists—further undermined stability, culminating in the March 8, 1963, coup by Major Ziyad al-Hariri's military committee, backed by Ba'athists, which ousted Qudsi and al-Azm after Iraq's parallel February 1963 Ba'ath-Nasserist takeover inspired action. This era's volatility stemmed from unresolved post-UAR purges, army factionalism, and the absence of unified civilian control, preventing consolidation of the republic.

Economy

Economic Dislocation from the UAR Era

The United Arab Republic's economic policies, dominated by Egyptian central planning, imposed socialist measures on that disrupted its traditionally merchant-oriented and agrarian economy. Land reforms enacted in 1958 extended Egyptian limits on holdings, capping private ownership and redistributing estates from large Syrian landowners, which undermined agricultural productivity and alienated the rural elite central to 's pre-union economy. Nationalizations accelerated in July 1961, seizing banks, companies, major factories, and the entire export trade—'s key revenue source—without input from Syrian officials, leading to mismanagement and as private investors withdrew. These interventions fostered economic grievances by prioritizing Cairo's directives over local needs, resulting in supply shortages, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and a stifled private sector; Syrian merchants and industrialists, accustomed to freer trade via ports like and ties to , faced export controls and redirected commerce that favored Egyptian interests. A severe in 1961 compounded these issues, slashing crop yields and exacerbating food scarcity in while UAR resources were not adequately mobilized for relief. The influx of Egyptian administrators further eroded Syrian , with centralized in , contributing to perceptions of exploitation and fueling the military coup of September 28, 1961. In the Second Syrian Republic, the inherited dislocations manifested as immediate challenges: state-seized industries operated inefficiently under lingering UAR frameworks, private capital remained hesitant amid policy uncertainty, and trade networks required rebuilding after years of integration with . Efforts to reverse nationalizations began promptly, but the transition triggered short-term disruptions, including inflationary pressures from disrupted imports and a for essentials. Agricultural recovery lagged due to prior reforms' fragmentation of efficient large estates, while the absence of pre-union incentives delayed investment, setting a precarious foundation for stabilization attempts through 1963.

Policy Responses and Attempts at Stabilization

Following from the on September 28, 1961, the provisional government under Ma’mūn al-Kuzbarī nullified socialist decrees enacted in July 1961, which had nationalized banks, insurance companies, major industries, and public utilities, aiming to restore confidence among the and economic elites alienated by Egyptian-imposed centralization. On October 17, 1961, these reversals were formalized to counteract the disruptions from UAR-era policies, including excessive state control that had stifled Syrian commerce and agriculture. The , convened on December 1, 1961, further liberalized the economy by lifting UAR-imposed ceilings on landownership, which reduced the amount of requisitioned by approximately two-thirds and denationalized industries seized earlier in the year, facilitating a partial return to pre-union private enterprise structures. Agrarian reforms were amended under the Khālid al-‘Azm government in September 1962 to balance peasant interests with landowner , providing deeds to beneficiaries while maintaining limits of 15-55 hectares for irrigated and 80-200 hectares for non-irrigated , payable over 20 years at 25% of value, though enforcement remained inconsistent amid political flux. Stabilization efforts emphasized agricultural recovery and infrastructure, building on the Five-Year Plan (1960/61–1964/65) with IS 509 million in projected investments (IS 240 million public, IS 269 million private). Major initiatives included the Euphrates Dam project, financed partly by a 1963 agreement with West Germany for IS 304 million to irrigate 75,000 hectares, and the Ghab Valley project, which by June 1963 had expended IS 76.6 million to reclaim 50,000 hectares, boosting crop yields after years of drought. Favorable rainfall in 1962/63 drove agricultural output surges, with wheat production reaching 1,374 thousand tons (index 248 vs. 1960/61 base of 100) and cotton at 150 thousand tons, contributing to net national product growth from $2,123 million in 1960 to $2,786 million in 1962 (1956 constant prices). Industrial policy focused on modest expansion, with 9.9% growth in 1962 and increased output in textiles and cement, supported by Industrial Bank loans of IS 35.4 million; however, private investment lagged at IS 46 million in 1960/61 against planned IS 27 million annually. Trade liberalization in 1962 followed restrictive UAR-era import controls that had cut imports 20% in 1961, shifting exports to Western Europe (from 22% in 1960 to 43% in 1962) and generating a small current account surplus in 1963 via oil transit fees ($174.7 million, 1960-1963) and services ($65.2 million in 1962). Monetary measures included a 6.6% devaluation of the Syrian pound in July 1962 and an IMF standby arrangement to support convertibility. Foreign aid bolstered these efforts, with U.S. stabilization loans totaling $14.7 million in early 1963 and IS 27.3 million later for grain silos, alongside French credit of 250 million francs and Italian bank support, reflecting Western interest in countering Nasserist influence through economic incentives like promotion. Despite these steps, political instability—marked by coups in March 1962 and March 1963, and short-lived governments—undermined sustained implementation, as partial renationalizations (e.g., 40% state shares in banks, Khumāsīya Company) under al-‘Azm signaled wavering commitment to , limiting long-term stabilization before the Ba'athist coup.

Foreign Relations

Break with Egypt and Nasserism

Following the Syrian coup d'état on September 28, 1961, which dissolved the (UAR), the provisional government under Ma'moun al-Kuzbari immediately repudiated Egyptian dominance, nullifying 's socialist decrees of July 23, 1961, that had nationalized key industries and alienated Syrian commercial interests. This action marked an ideological rupture with , characterized by Cairo's centralized and suppression of Syrian autonomy, as the new regime prioritized restoring and liberal economic policies to rebuild confidence among the and landowners who had chafed under UAR-imposed reforms. Egyptian President responded by denouncing the Syrian leaders as "reactionaries" backed by foreign imperialists, severing ties and launching a propaganda offensive through the state-run Voice of the Arabs radio, which incited pro-union revolts and portrayed the secessionists as traitors to . Internally, the Syrian authorities moved swiftly to dismantle Nasserist networks, arresting Abdul Hamid al-Sarraj, head of the UAR's notorious intelligence apparatus in , along with his subordinates, and dissolving the National Union party that had enforced loyalty to Nasser. Pro-Nasser officers faced purges from the military, particularly after the failed coup attempt on March 28, 1962, led by Abdul Karim al-Nahlawi, which aimed to restore union with but collapsed amid lack of popular support and swift regime countermeasures. These suppressions reflected a broader causal rejection of Nasserism's authoritarian centralism, which had eroded Syrian institutions through purges and economic controls, fostering resentment among military elites and civilian factions favoring parliamentary pluralism over Cairo's diktats. Diplomatic isolation from intensified at forums like the Shtawra in 1962, where Syrian delegates accused Nasser of orchestrating subversive plots, including funding unionist agitators, while boycotted and escalated rhetorical attacks without resorting to direct intervention, as Nasser deemed invasion too risky amid his domestic consolidation. Under President , elected in December 1961, Syria pursued a of independence, cultivating ties with Western powers and neighbors like and to counterbalance Egyptian influence, explicitly framing the break as a defense of Syrian against pan-Arab overreach that had proven economically and politically unsustainable. This stance, while stabilizing short-term alliances, highlighted Nasserism's internal contradictions—its appeal to masses via anti-imperialist rhetoric clashing with the practical dominance that alienated regional partners.

Engagements with Western Powers and Regional Neighbors

Following its secession from the United Arab Republic on September 28, 1961, the Syrian government under President Nazim al-Qudsi prioritized restoring diplomatic ties with Western powers to counter Egyptian influence and Soviet alignment inherited from the union period. The United States swiftly recognized the new regime in October 1961 after consultations with Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, reestablishing diplomatic relations severed since 1958 and offering formal ties to signal support for Syrian independence. U.S. policy objectives emphasized promoting regime stability and a pro-Western orientation, including preventing over-reliance on Soviet military supplies. To this end, the U.S. extended Public Law 480 assistance, shipping 150,000 tons of wheat and flour plus 12,000 tons of rice valued at over $15 million starting in November 1961, while coordinating with Western allies and the International Monetary Fund for up to $40 million in currency stabilization credits, of which the U.S. pledged $14 million. West Germany expanded economic collaboration, providing a counterweight to prior Eastern Bloc ties. Despite these initiatives, bilateral relations with the U.S. remained limited in scope, with minimal commercial or cultural exchanges amid lingering Cold War suspicions. Engagements with Britain and , the latter as Syria's former mandate holder until , focused on recognition and normalization rather than deep commitments, aligning with broader Western efforts to bolster the fragile against Nasser's subversion attempts. Syria welcomed economic and parliamentary delegations to the West, signaling openness to trade liberalization and convertible currency reforms. These moves reflected a deliberate pivot from the UAR's pan-Arab, Soviet-leaning toward pragmatic independence, though constrained by domestic instability and regional pressures. Regionally, Syria pursued rapprochement with , announcing coordinated political, economic, and military efforts on March 16, 1962, following high-level delegations that fostered goodwill amid shared opposition to . actively supported the secession, viewing it as a bulwark against Egyptian dominance, while backed Syria diplomatically, including at the August 1962 Shtawra Conference where members debated reintegration pressures from . Syria's readmission to the on October 29, 1961, facilitated these ties, though relations with Egypt remained hostile, marked by propaganda campaigns and the repatriation of 870 Egyptian officers by November 2, 1961. Tensions persisted with over armistice lines and border incidents, unchanged from pre-UAR patterns, while served as a conduit for Egyptian intrigue against , and longstanding frictions with over water sharing limited cooperation. These engagements underscored Syria's strategy of balancing anti-Nasser alliances with conservative monarchies and Ba'athist-leaning to secure its sovereignty, though they proved insufficient against internal coups by early 1963.

Military and Security

Reassertion of Syrian Military Autonomy

The secession from the on September 28, 1961, was executed through a military coup orchestrated by officers, marking the immediate reassertion of Syrian military autonomy from Egyptian dominance. Abd al-Karim al-Nahlawi, commanding forces from the Qatana near , led the operation, which involved seizing the army headquarters, the central broadcasting station, and by 4:30 a.m. Syrian officers coordinated with units such as the Desert Guard under Haydar al-Kuzbari from al-Dumayr and elements under Muwaffaq Usasa, who grounded Egyptian pilots to prevent aerial interference. This action arrested key Egyptian and pro-Nasser Syrian figures, including Field Marshal , the UAR's military overseer in Syria, thereby dismantling the integrated command structure imposed during the union, under which Egyptian officers had been embedded in Syrian units and many Syrian commanders sidelined or transferred. On September 29, 1961, the provisional committee appointed Abd al-Karim Zahr al-Din, a Syrian , as of the armed forces, replacing Egyptian-led oversight and restoring native command hierarchy. Purges targeted pro-Nasser elements within the and apparatus, including the of Syrian chief Abd al-Hamid al-Sarraj and approximately 30 of his staff, who were accused of loyalty to and suppressing Syrian dissent. These measures extended to disbanding the Syrian branch of the UAR's National Union on October 1, 1961, and initiating a broader reshuffle to favor officers aligned with separationist goals, though they did not fully eliminate Nasserist sympathies, as evidenced by subsequent revolts. Efforts to consolidate faced internal challenges from residual Nasserist factions, prompting further reorganizations. A failed coup attempt by al-Nahlawi himself on March 28, 1962, led to his along with five officers, highlighting factional divisions within the post-secession leadership. The Homs Convention, held March 31 to April 1, 1962, addressed these tensions by exiling insurgent officers involved in an Aleppo rebellion led by Jassem Alwan—a mix of Nasserists and Ba'athists—and reshuffling the high command to prioritize stability. Egyptian and covert incitement fueled these threats, as documented in the from August 22-30, 1962, which exposed ongoing plots by pro-UAR elements. Despite these disruptions, the 's actions post-secession prevented reintegration with and maintained Syrian operational independence until the Ba'athist coup in March 1963.

Coup Attempts and Internal Threats

The Syrian government following the 1961 secession from the encountered persistent internal threats from pro-Nasserist military officers and allied factions intent on restoring union with , exacerbating political instability through coup plots and localized uprisings. These efforts often leveraged lingering resentment over the UAR's economic nationalizations and centralized control, drawing covert Egyptian support. On March 28, 1962, Lieutenant Colonel Abd al-Karim al-Nahlawi—architect of the prior year's secession—launched a coup against President , aiming to reinstate UAR-style policies including nationalizations; Qudsi resigned temporarily as the army's General Command assumed control, but rival officers suppressed the action by April 5, exiling Nahlawi and six associates. Qudsi resumed office on April 10 amid this brief . Days later, on , Jassim al-Alwan orchestrated a Nasserist-Ba'athist revolt in to forcibly reunify with , mobilizing local garrisons; the insurrection was defused through the Homs Conference negotiations, forcing Alwan into hiding while highlighting fractures within the military. A Ba'athist-Nasserist conspiracy surfaced on July 28-29, 1962, involving Egyptian-backed infiltrations from ; Syrian intelligence intercepted communications and documents, averting the plot and leading to formal protests at the against Cairo's interference. Pro-Nasser agitation persisted into late 1962 with escalating street clashes, student protests, and ideological violence between unionists and separatists, undermining governmental authority. In early 1963, Nahlawi and three exiled aides plotted a renewed overthrow, dissuaded only by direct presidential appeals; this prompted February purges dismissing around 120 officers suspected of disloyalty, reflecting the regime's desperate bid to secure military cohesion amid pervasive threats.

Collapse

Prelude to the Ba'athist Takeover

The secession from the on September 28, 1961, led by officers under Lieutenant Colonel al-Nahlawi, initially resulted in the formation of a headed by Ma'mun al-Kuzbari on September 29, which promised restoration of political liberties and a return to constitutional rule. This was followed by short-lived cabinets under Izzat an-Nuss (November 21 to December 21, 1961) and Maruf ad-Dawalibi (December 22, 1961, to March 28, 1962), amid efforts to revive parliamentary through elections held on December 1, 1961, where the conservative People's Party secured 33 seats and independents 62 in the 142-seat chamber. was elected president by the parliament shortly thereafter, with the government emphasizing separation from Egyptian dominance and alignment with conservative regional powers like and . However, these administrations struggled with deep divisions, including the nullification of UAR-era socialist reforms, which alienated leftist factions, and persistent Egyptian propaganda from undermining legitimacy. Military factionalism exacerbated the fragility, as the —purged of pro-Nasser elements during —remained a dominant political actor, with Sunni officers from losing influence to minority groups like Alawis, including rising figures such as and Hafiz al-Assad. A wave of coup attempts underscored this volatility: on March 28, 1962, Nahlawi led a failed bid to reinstate UAR-style policies, resulting in his exile by April 3; the next day, March 31, Nasserist and Ba'athist officers under Colonel Jasim al-Alwan rebelled in , briefly raising the UAR flag before suppression; and a Ba'athist plot on July 28-29, 1962, was thwarted, prompting further arrests. These incidents, coupled with transitional governments under Bashir al-Azma in April 1962 and Khalid al-Azma from September 17, 1962, highlighted the incapacity of civilian rule to consolidate power, as pro- conservatives faced pressure from pan-Arabists and external influences like the Shtawra Conference in August 1962, where Arab leaders demanded Syrian reintegration with . The , fractured since 1961 over Michel Aflaq's opposition to versus Akram al-Hawrani's support (formal split by May 1962), reorganized through a clandestine Military Committee that exploited army discontent and ideological appeals to and Arab unity. Economic dislocations from the UAR era, including disrupted trade and agrarian reforms reversal, fueled lower-class grievances, while the party's recruitment of junior officers positioned it to capitalize on the regime's weaknesses. The February 8, 1963, Ba'athist coup in provided a catalytic model and coordination opportunity, emboldening Syrian Ba'athists to launch their takeover on March 8, 1963, in alliance with temporary Nasserist support, ending 18 months of coups and installing a radical regime. This period demonstrated the Syrian state's vulnerability to praetorian , where fragmented elites and ideological polarization precluded stable .

The March 1963 Coup and Its Execution

The March 1963 coup, orchestrated by the Ba'ath Party's military committee, commenced on March 8 with coordinated seizures of strategic military installations around . Ba'athist officers, including , , and , mobilized units from the and Qatana airbases to advance on the capital, while Assad secured the Dumayr airbase to neutralize potential aerial counterattacks. These actions isolated forces and prevented organized resistance, as pro-coup troops rapidly overran key positions with minimal initial opposition from loyalist units. By midday, coup forces had entered , capturing the presidential palace, radio stations, and government ministries, effectively decapitating the administration of President and Prime Minister . Qudsi attempted to broadcast a call for resistance but was arrested and later exiled to , marking the collapse of the Second Syrian Republic's civilian government. The operation, planned since late 1962 amid inspiration from the Ba'athist takeover in , relied on alliances with some Nasserist officers but prioritized Ba'athist control, resulting in approximately 820 deaths during the clashes. In the immediate aftermath, the plotters established the National Council of the Revolutionary Command, installing as provisional president and as prime minister, thereby consolidating Ba'athist authority and initiating purges of non-aligned elements within the military and party. This swift execution ended the era of multiparty governance, transitioning toward Ba'athist dominance despite underlying factional tensions between civilian ideologues like and regionalist military figures.

Legacy

Short-Term Impacts on Syrian Governance

The March 8, 1963, coup by Ba'athist military officers dismantled the parliamentary institutions of the Second Syrian Republic, replacing them with a revolutionary command council that centralized executive and legislative authority under party control. This shift ended multiparty pluralism, with the positioning itself as the sole legal political force, suppressing opposition groups and initiating purges within the military and to consolidate power. Economic governance underwent rapid transformation through state-led nationalizations, beginning with the banking sector in and extending to industrial assets such as cement, sugar, cotton, and pharmaceutical factories in subsequent measures. These reforms aimed to redistribute resources and align with Ba'athist socialist ideology, appealing to rural and lower-class constituencies while alienating urban elites and traditional landowners. Diplomatic overtures for pan-Arab federation, including a agreement on April 17, 1963, with and under Nasser, reflected initial governance priorities on unity but collapsed amid internal Ba'ath factionalism and the Iraqi Ba'ath overthrow in November 1963. By 1964, a provisional formalized the socialist republic framework, reorganizing executive dominance and embedding Ba'ath principles into state structures. Despite these changes, short-term governance faced instability from intra-party rivalries and coup attempts, such as the July 1963 Nasserist challenge, underscoring the fragility of the new regime before stabilization under neo-Ba'ath dominance by 1966.

Long-Term Assessments of Arab Nationalism's Failures

The dissolution of the in 1961, following a Syrian coup on , exposed foundational flaws in Arab nationalist unity schemes, including over-centralization and disregard for local . Syrian grievances stemmed from Cairo's imposition of Egyptian administrators, economic policies that favored Egyptian interests—such as redirecting Syrian agricultural exports and nationalizing industries without local input—and purges in the Syrian officer corps to enforce loyalty to Nasser, which eroded competence and bred elite resentment. These dynamics transformed the union from a pan-Arab ideal into a Egyptian , discrediting the ideology's viability for sustained integration. In the decades following, Arab nationalism's Syrian variant under Ba'athist rule perpetuated these shortcomings through authoritarian that prioritized ideological conformity over pragmatic governance. , seizing power in the March 1963 coup, promised socialist modernization and Arab resurgence but delivered economic inefficiency via collectivized and focus, resulting in persistent food shortages and industrial underperformance by the ; adventurism, exemplified by the 1967 debacle where Syrian forces lost the , further undermined claims of collective Arab prowess. Assessments attribute this to the ideology's neglect of sectarian and tribal realities, fostering repression that alienated minorities and stifled private enterprise, thus entrenching cycles of coups and purges rather than stable institutions. Long-term evaluations frame Arab nationalism's collapse as a consequence of its utopian overreach, ignoring causal drivers like disparate economic bases across Arab states and the resilience of primordial identities, which fueled Islamist and localist backlashes. In , this manifested in the Ba'ath regime's evolution into a "republic of fear" by the , marked by the suppressing unrest and sustained isolation from global markets, culminating in the regime's fall in December 2024 amid exhaustion. The ideology's empirical failures—evident in stalled GDP growth averaging under 2% annually in from 1963 to 1990 under statist controls—highlighted its incompatibility with scalable development, shifting regional allegiance toward pragmatic state sovereignty and religious revivalism.

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