Syria uses UN seat to raise Arab concerns

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The strategies adopted by Syria to pursue its own national agenda and making sure its position reflects Arab concerns by aiming to avert a war, are discussed. This is reflected in Syria's move of voting in support of UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution 1441, mandating the renewal of UN weapons inspections in Iraq and abstaining from voting on a resolution directing strictures on Iraqi import of potentially dual-use items.

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Ordnance & Accessories, Defense industries, Powers and duties, United Nations, Armaments, Military weapons

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Hariri killing accelerates Syrian withdrawal in Lebanon

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The assassination of Rafik Hariri, the former Lebanese Prime Minister, in Beirut on 14 February 2005 has catalyzed popular demonstrations against Syrian occupation in Lebanon and has also pressurized Syria to withdraw its troops and intelligence agents. The crucial nuances related to the Syrian-Lebanese relationship and the reactions to Rafik Hariri's murder are discussed.

Lebanon, Crimes against, Demonstrations and protests, Syrian foreign relations, Assassination, Lebanese, Hariri, Rafic

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Iraq crisis threatens Syrian reforms

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Syria's Arab nationalist profile has been strengthened by the threat of a war against Iraq. The country's precarious program of domestic reform and development is also threatened.

International Affairs, Nationalism, International relations, Domestic policy, Government programs

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