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Coercing Syria on chemical weapons : a case study of deterrence and coercive diplomacy /

"This book examines efforts by the United States, sometimes acting with France and the UK, to respond to Syria's possession and use of chemical weapons (CW) during that country's civil war. The responses, across the otherwise very different presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trum...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Moran, Matthew (College teacher) (Author), Bowen, Wyn Q. (Author), Knopf, Jeffrey W. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2025]
Series:Bridging the gap (Oxford University Press)
Subjects:
Chemical arms control > International cooperation.
Chemical arms control > Syria.
Chemical weapons > Syria.
Syria > History > Civil War, 2011- > Diplomatic history.
Armes chimiques > Syrie.
Armes chimiques > Contrôle > Syrie.
Armes chimiques > Contrôle > Coopération internationale.
Syrie > Histoire > 2011- (Guerre civile) > Histoire diplomatique.
Arms Control.
International Relations.
POLITICAL SCIENCE.
Security (National & International)
Intelligence & Espionage.
Middle Eastern.
World.
Asian history.
History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Analytical framework : credibility, motivations, and assurance as factors in coercion outcomes
  • Syria and chemical weapons prior to 2011 : relevant precedents and the evolution of Syria's capability, motives, and strategy
  • From the Red Line to Ghouta
  • The chemical disarmament deal
  • The return to chemical weapons use
  • Conclusion.