Armed Conflict in Syria : Background and U.S. Response.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arms control.

Biological warfare.

Chronology.

International relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (54 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 13-RL-33487e in the 2013 issue.

Analyzes current civil war in Syria between forces loyal to President Bashar al Assad and rebel fighters opposed to his rule, and assesses status of both sides. Reviews recent developments tied to alleged chemical weapons attack and possible U.S. punitive military action if Assad refuses to hand over his chemical weapons arsenal to the international community. Discusses U.S. lethal military aid to elements of the armed opposition, prospects for a political settlement, status of Syrian political opposition, and role of Al Qaeda, extremism, and foreign fighters in armed insurgency. Reviews U.S. policy toward Syria since 2011, including issues relating to U.S. assistance. Includes appendices providing list of recent legislative activity, chronology of UN action, and information on U.S. sanctions against Syria.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed May 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Armed Conflict in Syria

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