The Syrian uprising and subsequent civil war have been extensively studied with a predominant emphasis on sectarianism between the Sunni and Alawite sects. This narrow focus overlooks the profound influence of other religious and ethnic elements within Syrian society. This article aims to broaden the analytical lens by examining the position and attitudes of Christians in the Al‐Hasakah governorate regarding the Syrian uprising and opposition forces. The article addresses two key inquiries: first, the factors influencing Christians' position in Al‐Hasakah regarding the Syrian uprising, and second, the ramifications of these positions on intercommunal relationships in the region. The paper argues that the collective memory of fear experienced by Christians, manipulated by the Syrian regime, has contributed to the emergence of “sectarianism from below” and “sectarianism from above.” The former reflects the construction of sectarian identities by Christians in response to discrimination and marginalization, while the latter pertains to influential institutions perpetuating sectarian identities and divisions. The findings highlight the complex interplay of factors shaping communal attitudes and relations during times of upheaval and conflict.

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记忆、恐惧和被操纵的宗派主义：探索叙利亚起义中哈塞克的基督教观点和族群间动态


人们对叙利亚起义和随后的内战进行了广泛的研究，重点关注逊尼派和阿拉维派之间的宗派主义。这种狭隘的关注忽视了叙利亚社会中其他宗教和种族因素的深刻影响。本文旨在通过研究哈塞克省基督徒对叙利亚起义和反对派力量的立场和态度来拓宽分析视角。本文探讨了两个关键问题：首先，影响哈塞克基督徒在叙利亚起义问题上的立场的因素；其次，这些立场对该地区族群间关系的影响。该论文认为，基督徒所经历的恐惧的集体记忆在叙利亚政权的操纵下，导致了“自下而上的宗派主义”和“自上而下的宗派主义”的出现。前者反映了基督徒为应对歧视和边缘化而构建的宗派身份，而后者则涉及维持宗派身份和分裂的有影响力的机构。研究结果强调了在动乱和冲突时期塑造社区态度和关系的因素之间复杂的相互作用。