Syria–Israel Security Accord Simulator

Syria–Israel Security Accord Simulator

This interactive cartographic sandbox lets you examine and stress-test the structural components, historical benchmarks, and spatial trade-offs of a potential Syria–Israel security accord. Adjust parameters in the control panel to see immediate visual feedback on the map.

Map Layers

• Buffer Zone — Area of limited force/armaments adjacent to the ceasefire line
• Early Warning Zone — Extended monitoring area for sensor coverage
• Demilitarized Strip — Narrow corridor with heavy weapons prohibited
• Border Lines — Historical and proposed boundary options

Keyboard Shortcuts

• R — Reset all parameters to defaults
• S — Copy shareable URL with current scenario
• E — Export scenario as JSON file
• P — Print formatted report
• 1–6 — Load preset scenarios
• Tab / Shift+Tab — Navigate controls
• Arrow keys — Adjust sliders when focused
• ? — Toggle this help dialog

Data Sources & Assumptions

• Geographic coordinates approximate the Golan Heights region (32.8°–33.3°N, 35.5°–36.0°E)
• 1974 Disengagement lines from UN S/11302/Add.1 (Alpha/Bravo lines)
• 1949 Armistice line from Israel–Syria General Armistice Agreement
• International border per 1923 Paulet–Newcombe Agreement
• Population estimates from 2023 UN/World Bank subnational data
• Area calculations use WGS84 ellipsoid; displayed values rounded

Limitations

• Simplified geometry — not a legal boundary determination
• Does not model terrain, water resources, or demographic detail
• Monitoring parameters are illustrative; real agreements require technical annexes
• No representation of Lebanese, Jordanian, or Palestinian dimensions