Indeed, the modern [[nation state]] of Syria was created in a non-competition clause between the British and French Empires. It would exist as a bureaucracy or so entity otherwise, and was always staffed by secular locals who respecter the rights if foreigners and non-Muslims. | Indeed, the modern [[nation state]] of Syria was created in a non-competition clause between the British and French Empires. It would exist as a bureaucracy or so entity otherwise, and was always staffed by secular locals who respecter the rights if foreigners and non-Muslims. |