Number: RL32727
Title: Syria: Political Conditions and Relations with the United States After the Iraq War
Authors: Alfred B. Prados and Jeremy M. Sharp, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: This report focuses on Syrias internal politics and the impact of hostilities in Iraq on Syrias stability and U.S.-Syrian relations. It outlines the development of the regime currently headed by President Bashar al-Asad and its support base; describes potential challenges to the regime; examines the effect of the Iraq war on Syrian domestic politics and U.S.-Syrian relations; and reviews U.S. policy options toward Syria. It will be updated when significant changes take place and affect these relationships. For more information on Syrian foreign policy issues, see CRS Issue Brief IB92075, Syria: U.S. Relations and Bilateral Issues, by Alfred B. Prados.
Pages: 26
Date: February 28, 2005