Syria. : Background and U.S. Relations.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

Sanctions (International law).

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (22 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Analyzes bilateral issues affecting U.S.-Syria relations, including recent developments and Obama Administration policy toward Syria. Addresses issues related to Israeli-Syrian peace talks, Syrian role in Lebanon and partnership with Hezbollah, relations with Iraq, clandestine nuclear program and International Atomic Energy Agency investigation, relations with Iran, and Syrian support for terrorist activity. Examines U.S. sanctions against Syria; describes internal political scene of Syria, focusing on the Asad regime, its support groups, and Syrian opposition; and considers future prospects.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Sept. 2012). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. Syria

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