1. Globalization and Generational Change: Syrian Foreign Policy between Regional Conflict and European Partnership.
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Hinnebusch, Raymond
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INTERNATIONAL relations , *NATION-state , *GLOBALIZATION , *INTERNATIONAL alliances ,SYRIAN foreign relations ,FOREIGN relations of Turkey ,EGYPTIAN foreign relations ,SAUDI Arabian foreign relations ,FOREIGN relations of the European Union ,IRAQI foreign relations - Abstract
Systemic forces have twice transformed the Syrian state and the current combination of globalization and leadership change might be expected to transform Syrian foreign policy. While Bashar al-Asad is a modernizer, and economic troubles are forcing Syria to open itself to the global economy, the collapse of the peace process and entrenched political obstacles constrain his options. In order to contain Israeli and US threats while accessing the resources needed to negotiate change, Bashar has mended Syria's strained relations with Turkey and Jordan, and sustained alliances with Cairo and Riyadh while embarking on two contradictory strategic openings to Iraq and the EU. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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