Syria : Background and U.S. Relations.

Reviews recent developments in Syria. Reviews current issues regarding 2008-2009 war in Gaza, prospects for a Syrian-Israeli peace agreement, role of Syria in Lebanon, Iraqi refugees, clandestine nuclear program and the International Atomic Energy Agency investigation, relations with Iran, Syrian su...

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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], 2009.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Reviews recent developments in Syria. Reviews current issues regarding 2008-2009 war in Gaza, prospects for a Syrian-Israeli peace agreement, role of Syria in Lebanon, Iraqi refugees, clandestine nuclear program and the International Atomic Energy Agency investigation, relations with Iran, Syrian support for terrorist activity, and U.S. aid to and sanctions against Syria. Covers recent Congressional action; addresses Syrian economic challenges; and describes internal political scene of Syria, focusing on the Asad regime, its support groups, and opposition.
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