The Soviet Union And Syria Rle Syria

Author : Efraim Karsh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317818519

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The Soviet Union and Syria (RLE Syria) by Efraim Karsh Pdf

This Chatham House Paper examines the nature of Soviet relations with Syria, assessing the commitments made and the gains reaped by Moscow and Damascus in the economic, military and political spheres. After discussing Soviet interests in the region in general and with regard to Syria in particular, the author traces the evolution of the relationship between Moscow and its major Middle Eastern ally since Asad came to power in 1970. While the study argues that huge Soviet military aid has intensified the pro-Soviet alignment of Syrian policy, it contends that Asad’s perception of his country’s national interests has also played a large part in shaping the relationship. The author concludes that both sides have gained from what is an interdependent relationship. If Damascus remains almost wholly dependent on Soviet military aid, regional constraints give Syria some leverage over Moscow. Without Moscow’s support Syria might perhaps not have played such a leading role in the region; without Damascus the Soviet Union might have found itself on the sidelines of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Author : Efraim Karsh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0598027742

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The Soviet Union and Syria by Efraim Karsh Pdf

Author : Efraim Karsh
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0415030307

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The Soviet Union and Syria by Efraim Karsh Pdf

Forfatteren undersøger forholdet mellem Sovjetunionen og Syrien 1970 - 1989, efter at general Hafiz Asad overtog magten i Syrien i 1970. Forfatteren påpeger, at uden tætte forbindelser til Syrien ville Sovjet næppe have den indflydelse i Mellemøsten, som den har.

Author : Efraim Karsh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1991-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349114825

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Soviet Policy towards Syria since 1970 by Efraim Karsh Pdf

An examination of the nature of Soviet policy towards Syria during the last two decades, which seeks to assess Moscow's objectives and the means of achieving those objectives. The study argues that the overriding concern of Soviet policy is preservation of regional stability.

Author : Nikolay Kozhanov
Publisher : Gerlach Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9783940924773

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Russia and the Syrian Conflict by Nikolay Kozhanov Pdf

This book is the first to offer a comprehensive survey of Moscow's foreign policy interests in Syria. The author considers the Kremlin's diplomacy on Syria within the broader system of Russian foreign policy in the Middle East; he analyses the influence of Russian domestic dimensions on Moscow's approaches to the subject; and he considers how Moscow's priorities in Syria have evolved during the last five years and what factors influenced this evolution. Key factors considered include: Russian presence in the Middle East before and after the fall of the Soviet Union; The challenge of the Arab Spring; Why it was so important to save Assad; How serious is the jihadist threat for Russia; Russian military involvement in the Syrian conflict: what will be the outcome?; Significance of Moscow's military intervention in the wider Middle East context.

Author : Galia Golan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Russia
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081071727

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The Soviet Union and Syria Since the Yom Kippur War by Galia Golan Pdf

Author : Sabrina P. Ramet
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1990-05-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822005290457

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The Soviet-syrian Relationship Since 1955 by Sabrina P. Ramet Pdf

Author : Dania Koleilat Khatib
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811550508

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The Syrian Crisis by Dania Koleilat Khatib Pdf

This book analyzes the impact and relevance of the Syrian crisis on regional and international relations. Developing into a proxy war, the Syrian crisis has been a battleground for regional dominance. It has also created an opportunity for new states to emerge on the world affairs scene. Russia, for instance, had been keeping a low profile since the fall of the Soviet Union, but took a leading role in the Syrian crisis reasserting itself against the West regionally. The Syrian crisis has also been a catalyst in reshaping many interstate relations and allowing countries such as Russia, Iran, Turkey and China to play an increasingly important geopolitical role. There have been many international ramifications to the Syrian crisis. While the crisis led to an Iranian-Russian rapprochement, it was also a catalyst to more cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia; more importantly, it also forced states with opposing views about the crisis -- Turkey, Iran and Russia -- to forge an alliance. Further, the crisis created tensions between the US and Turkey with China on the one hand balancing its interests between the Gulf and Iran whilst focusing on its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative and trying on the other hand to contain Islamic militancy in Syria. The book looks at issues that are usually ignored when discussing Syria such as the strategic control over its hydrocarbon resources, as well as the power of propaganda in portraying realities. It features the use of non-state actors by regional competing powers and the role of local councils in stabilizing the country. The edited volume brings together contributions by authors with different backgrounds who present conflicting views reflecting the divergence between the various stakeholders about the Syrian crisis.

Author : Ohannes Geukjian
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780228009467

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The Russian Military Intervention in Syria by Ohannes Geukjian Pdf

Since the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia has tried to restore its lost status, prestige, and influence in the global political arena. At the same time, internal political challenges and international events – such as the Arab Spring and the colour revolutions in former Soviet republics – have threatened the security and the national interests of the country. Taking these challenges and opportunities into account, The Russian Military Intervention in Syria examines Russia’s assertive foreign policy and its attempts to protect its geostrategic interests in the Middle East and former Soviet territory. Ohannes Geukjian analyzes the history of Russian military presence in the Middle East and the country’s growing frustration with American and Western policy, revealing the objectives behind Russia’s use of military power – namely, to maintain its regional influence in Eurasia and to enhance its status in the world. Geukjian provides a detailed examination of the Geneva and Astana peace processes, the geopolitical objectives of Turkey, Iran, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, and how disagreements between Russia and the United States over issues of regime change, global security, and armaments have negative implications for international conflict management. The Russian Military Intervention in Syria is an authoritative overview, based on a wide range of new and updated sources, providing a fresh interpretation and analysis of Russia’s foreign policy goals and Russian diplomacy in handling the Syrian conflict.

Author : Moshe Maoz,Avner Yaniv
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317818397

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Syria Under Assad by Moshe Maoz,Avner Yaniv Pdf

One of the most striking recent developments in the modern Middle East has been the transformation of Syria under Hafez al-Assad from a weak, vulnerable and internally divided state to a leading regional power. While this is increasingly acknowledged by observers of the Middle Eastern scene , the scholarly discussion of the origins, the scope, the durability and the implications of this change is only beginning to take place. Syria Under Assad addresses itself to this discussion. Based on a carefully selected collection of original articles, this volume focuses on the elements of Syria’s power, on Syria’s relations with each of its neighbours as well as on Syria’s relations with the superpowers. In the final analysis, conclude the editors, Syrian policies appear paradoxical. Its conduct ever since the advent of Hafez al-Assad exhibits subtle and hard-nosed pragmatism. Yet, in order to consolidate the domestic legitimacy of the Alawi Ba’athist regime, Syria has been impelled to articulate its foreign policy goals in the far-flung rhetoric of the Ba’athist ideology. As a result Syria is widely perceived of as a menace and, treated as such, it often responds in kind.

Author : Derek Hopwood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317818427

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Syria 1945-1986 (RLE Syria) by Derek Hopwood Pdf

Syria has often lacked sympathetic observers. This book tries to interpret the country and its people in terms of how they see their own history and of what they are trying to achieve. More than a political or diplomatic history, it discusses the economy, society, education and culture to help the reader understand and explain modern Syria. A description of the country deals with the physical and other factors which have influenced Syria’s development. An historical survey concentrates mainly on the period after the Second World War and explains why a knowledge of Syrian history is important and why Syrians look at their history in the way they do. The achievements, problems and failures of President Asad are fully discussed. Further chapters explain the ideological factors which have been of vital importance in Syrian politics, the development of education, the economy and society. The author looks at examples of contemporary Syrian literature and the way in which writers view the problems of their society and culture. This is a clear, succinct and readable account of modern Syria which will be essential for all those studying the Middle East, the developing world or international relations.

Author : Ghaidaa Hetou
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429790911

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The Syrian Conflict by Ghaidaa Hetou Pdf

This book explores the global impact of the Syrian conflict, and the roles of Russia, Iran and the US in its wake. It looks closely at origins of political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by analysing the growing influence of Russia and Iran – militarily, economically and diplomatically – juxtaposed against US defense and national interests. The book: challenges the conventional scholarship to show how non-democratic states such as Russia, Iran and China exhibit a consistent strategic intent in their foreign-policy-making; underlines the convergence of Syrian foreign policy with Russia’s (the USSR before 1989) and Iran’s regional outlook post-1979; takes stock of the shifts in the US foreign policy in MENA in light of new realities. Drawing on detailed fieldwork and archival material, including National Security Archival documents, this book is a tour de force in understanding global politics and contemporary history. It will be indispensable to scholars and researchers of politics and international relations, political theory, foreign policy, Middle East studies, and peace and conflict studies.

Author : Николай Александрович Кожанов
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Middle East
ISBN : 3940924725

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Russia and the Syrian Conflict by Николай Александрович Кожанов Pdf

This book is the first to offer a comprehensive survey of Moscow's foreign policy interests in Syria. The author considers the Kremlin's diplomacy on Syria within the broader system of Russian foreign policy in the Middle East; he analyses the influence of Russian domestic dimensions on Moscow's approaches to the subject; and he considers how Moscow's priorities in Syria have evolved during the last five years and what factors influenced this evolution. Key factors considered include: Russian presence in the Middle East before and after the fall of the Soviet Union; The challenge of the Arab Spring; Why it was so important to save Assad; How serious is the jihadist threat for Russia; Russian military involvement in the Syrian conflict: what will be the outcome?; Significance of Moscow's military intervention in the wider Middle East context.

Author : Alasdair Drysdale,Raymond A. Hinnebusch
Publisher : Council on Foreign Relations
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0876091052

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Syria and the Middle East Peace Process by Alasdair Drysdale,Raymond A. Hinnebusch Pdf

In Syria and the Middle East Peace Process, Alasdair Drysdale and Raymond A. Hinnebusch, two noted Middle East scholars, present the first detailed examination of Syria's role in the long struggle for an Arab-Israeli peace. They paint a surprising portrait of a county whose power is out of proportion to its size, economy, and resources. They explore the reasons behind this phenomeno most importantly, the Machiavellian brilliance of its leader, Hafez al-Asad. The authors address the origins of the Asad regime, Syrias strategy toward its Arab neighbors, its conflict with Israel, and the history of its relationships with the Soviet Union and the United States. The authors argue forcefully that Syrian involvement is vital in an effort to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Author : Przemysław Gasztold-Seń,Massimiliano Trentin,Jan Adamec
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Czechoslovakia
ISBN : 0956873227

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Syria During the Cold War by Przemysław Gasztold-Seń,Massimiliano Trentin,Jan Adamec Pdf

Along with its close ties with the Soviet Union, Syria maintained important relations with several smaller Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War. The authors of Syria During the Cold War draw on local archival material to illuminate the motivations, developments, and difficulties of the relationships between the regime in Damascus and the governments of Poland, East Germany, and Czechoslovakia in this formative era.