The Golan Heights: Geography of Power in West Asia

The Golan Heights is far more than contested land—it is one of the most decisive strategic assets in West Asia. This Global Eye Intelligence report delivers a structured geopolitical and security analysis of why the Golan remains central to Israel–Syria tensions, regional power calculations, and future escalation risks.

Covering the historical evolution from the 1967 Six-Day War and the 1973 Yom Kippur War to Israel’s annexation and international responses, the report explains how geography translates directly into power. Elevated terrain, proximity to Damascus, and dominance over critical freshwater sources such as the Yarmouk and Hasbani rivers make the Golan indispensable for military advantage, surveillance, and resource security.

The analysis connects recent developments in Syria’s political transition, the rise of HTS-controlled spaces, and Israel’s forward military posture on Mount Hermon to long-term strategic intent rather than short-term tactical defence. It evaluates demographic expansion plans, buffer-zone logic, and the diplomatic costs Israel faces as it seeks regional normalisation with Arab states.

For policymakers, defence analysts, investors, and strategic planners, this report reveals why the Golan will continue to shape West Asian stability long after headlines move on.

Territory that controls water, elevation, and visibility controls the future. Those who understand the Golan early will recognise the next regional escalation before it becomes inevitable. Follow Global Eye Intelligence to stay ahead of geopolitical fault lines shaping West Asia.