Araçsallaştırmadan İttifaka: Suriye-Hizbullah İlişkilerinde Stratejik Bağımlılığın İnşası (1985-2023)

This study examines the evolving relationship between Syria and Hezbollah through the lens of Asymmetrical Interdependence. Since its inception, Hezbollah has maintained strong ties with both Iran and Syria, particularly in its conflict with Israel. Under Hafez Assad, Syria was Hezbollah’s dominant patron, using it to advance its strategic interests. However, with Bashar Assad’s rise, Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, and Rafiq Hariri’s assassination, the relationship shifted toward a more balanced interdependence. The 2006 Lebanon War and the Syrian Civil War further altered this dynamic, with Hezbollah becoming a vital military ally to Syria while gaining greater autonomy. Despite inherent power asymmetries, both actors now rely on each other strategically. This study highlights the adaptability of their alliance amid regional turmoil, offering a framework for understanding state-non-state actor relationships in the Middle East and how shared political goals sustain such partnerships.