The dynamics of Syria's civil war /

As the ongoing conflict in Syria enters its third year, persistent uncertainty regarding the circumstances on the ground, potential outcomes, and long-term consequences continues to confound analysis and possible policy responses. This essay explores the dynamics of the Syrian conflict, including th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Jenkins, Brian Michael (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	[Santa Monica, California?] : RAND Corporation, [2014]
Series:	Perspective (Rand Corporation) ; PE-115.
Subjects:	Syria > History > Civil War, 2011- Syria > Politics and government > 21st century. Syria > Forecasting.

Table of Contents:

Principal observations
The dynamics of Syria's civil war
What this essay is about
The belligerents
The opposition forces
The inescapable course of events
Potential game changers
The fighting will go on, creating instability lasting decades
The threat posed by foreign fighters
Some policy implications
Conclusion.