Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-275) and index
The Syrian paradox -- Hafiz’s legacy, Bashar’s inheritance -- Bashar and the possibilities of domestic reform -- Bashar and Syria’s place in the regional order -- Options and recommendations for U.S. policy -- Appendixes -- Chronology of Bashar al-Asad’s presidency, 2000-04 -- The statement of 99 and the statement of 1,000 -- UN Security Council resolution 1559.
"A detailed analytic portrait of Syria under the Asad dynasty, offering a new strategy for achieving American foreign policy and security objectives in the Middle East, largely independent of the Arab-Israeli peace process"--Provided by publisher..
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