publication . Article . 2014

Syria's predicament : state (de-) formation and international rivalries

Saouli, Adham;
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  • Published: 30 Nov 2014
  • Country: United Kingdom
Abstract
Syria’s war raises important questions about the interaction between the domestic and external dimensions of the conflict. What are the main areas of contention, and how do they relate to regional and international dynamics? Why has the conflict developed into a regional and international battle, and who are the main actors in this rivalry? And, finally, what are the realistic options for ending the Syrian war? The aim of this paper is to answer these questions. In the first, the author examines the domestic origins of the Syrian crisis by focusing on the process of state formation and deformation in Syria. Then, he considers the main areas of contention that sh...
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free text keywords: Syria, State-formation, JZ International relations, JZ
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