Syria : Background and U.S. Relations.

Describes internal political scene of Syria, focusing on the Asad regime, its support groups, Syrian opposition, and economic challenges. Reviews U.S.-Syria bilateral issues regarding role of Syria in Lebanon, relations with Iran, terrorist activity, Sept. 6, 2007 Israeli air strike, arms proliferat...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Arms control. Diplomatic and consular service. Economic assistance. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Describes internal political scene of Syria, focusing on the Asad regime, its support groups, Syrian opposition, and economic challenges. Reviews U.S.-Syria bilateral issues regarding role of Syria in Lebanon, relations with Iran, terrorist activity, Sept. 6, 2007 Israeli air strike, arms proliferation, relationship with Russia, Middle East peace process, and Iraqi refugees. Surveys U.S. aid to and sanctions against Syria.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.