Syrians have lived with the republican system and coexisted with it until it became part of their political consciousness.

It has come to represent a Syrian identity that cannot be disregarded or bypassed.

On the other hand, the absence of the republican state—one that is based on the principle of citizenship in essence and reality—has been the main reason behind Syria's suffering both before and after the popular uprising and its consequences.

We believe that the establishment of a republican state must be based on the principle of full citizenship for all citizens, through their enjoyment of equal rights and responsibilities.

We consider that a constitution based on the separation of powers and the supremacy of law over them (executive, legislative, judicial, presidential, oversight, and religious) is the backbone of the state.

If it remains upright, the state's condition will be sound and its foundations strengthened.

We stress the role of an independent judiciary in preserving rights and establishing justice.
A dedicated budget must be allocated to prevent its exploitation or manipulation by any faction or authority.

We consider the institutions of the republican state to be democratic in their structures and methodologies.

Its democracy holds contemporary religious, moral, human, educational, and national value.

It helps regulate the conduct of both ruler and ruled.

It also accepts the benefit of the accumulated experiences of advanced countries, while preserving Syria’s unique identity.

We believe that one of the foremost characteristics of the state we seek is that it should not be militaristic, coup-based, dictatorial, or security-driven.

Nor should it be theocratic, ruled by religious clerics through the crescent or the cross.
Rather, it should be a modern civil state.

We see that the bearer of the state is the people's choice of their authorities and institutions through free elections and voting.

We stress the necessity for the state to be sovereign and independent over its territory, free from any external interference or manipulation.

It must also be independent from internal non-governmental actors and social groups.

We consider pluralism essential to the establishment of the state, through allowing multiple political forces and the peaceful rotation of power without monopolization by a single political force or ruling party.

We consider that one of the most absent characteristics in Syria’s political reality is the recognition of the opposition.

Therefore, we believe that political parties must engage in understanding and dialogue within the framework of the state.

This must take place within a rhythm of loyalist and opposition dynamics under the umbrella of the homeland and in service of the citizen.

We consider respect for human rights a defining characteristic that we strive to achieve and sustain, as it is a sacred fundamental value.