Syria treads carefully in changing neighbourhood
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Damascus is under increased pressure to withdraw its troops from Lebanon and reconsider it's backing for insurgents in Iraq and the Occupied Territories after the US imposed its economic sanctions against Syria. The involvement of US in Lebanon, Iraq and Israel is presenting insurmountable problems in Damascus, and Syria would have to navigate the political waters in the region with greater caution.
Publication Name: Jane's Intelligence Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0955-1247
Year: 2004
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Syria shifts policy as sanctions loon
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Syria's positions relating to national defense and cohesion, Arab co-ordination and solidarity, and the need to reclaim occupied Arab land as part of a 'comprehensive and just peace' settlement with Israel remain unchanged, while it is reconsidering its relationship with the USA. The shift is in part due to the combination of increased tension that compels Syria to revise its policy position.
Publication Name: Jane's Intelligence Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0955-1247
Year: 2004
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Syria and Iran: Strained relation in a changed environment
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Syrian and Iranian interests in the regions of Damascus and Tehran are determined to retain their political independence and a place for tactical and strategic manocuvering within the region's new strategic environment. The two countries have also formed several tactical and strategic alliances against Iraq and against Israel in support of the Palestinians and Lebanon.
Publication Name: Jane's Intelligence Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0955-1247
Year: 2003
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