| Crs Report for Congress: Armed Conflict in Syria: U.S. and International Response Contributor(s): Jsharp, Jeremy M. (Author), Blanchard, Christopher M. (Author), Congressional Research Service the Libr (Created by) |
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ISBN: 1293273724 ISBN-13: 9781293273722 Publisher: Bibliogov OUR PRICE: $15.91 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2013 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (0.24 lbs) 50 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Syria is now mired in an armed conflict between forces loyal to President Bashar al Asad and rebel fighters opposed to his rule. Since major unrest began in March 2011, various reports suggest that between 17,000 and 18,000 Syrians have been killed. U.S. officials and many analysts believe that President Bashar al Asad, his family members, and his other supporters will ultimately be forced from power, but few offer specific, credible timetables for a resolution to Syria's ongoing crisis. Some observers warn that the regime's staying power may be underrated. Intense violence generated demands from some international actors for an immediate mutual ceasefire and from others for military intervention to protect civilians or support opposition forces. |