This paper examines the different ways in which the Syrian Druze community – an ethno-religious minority – reacted to the popular uprisings and the ensuing civil war in Syria between the years 2011 and 2023. Drawing from literature on sectarianism, minorities under authoritarian regimes, and Druze religious and cultural practices, this study also explores the possible motives behind Druze responses and it attempts to understand the community's attitude and relationship towards the regime. Using data collected from a wide range of local and international news sources, this paper reveals a variety of responses of the Druze, ranging from backing the opposition or maintaining neutrality to supporting the regime in combat. By mapping out these various reactions, this study critically challenges the prevailing narrative of monolithic minority support for authoritarian regimes in conflict zones and illustrates a diversity of survival strategies employed by ethno-religious groups in armed conflicts. Ultimately, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between ethno-religious identity, political allegiance, and survival strategies, prompting a reevaluation of dynamics between minorities and an authoritarian regime.