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The Syria Crisis: A Washington Institute Guide
As members of Congress consider President Obama’s request to undertake military action against the forces of President Bashar al-Assad, The Washington Institute presents the following guide to help Americans better understand the crisis in Syria. Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in2011, our experts have conducted extensive research
Sep 10, 2013
Brief Analysis
Syrian Measures to Mitigate the Effects of a U.S. Strike
Given the nature of the regime's passive defensive capabilities, a powerful U.S. operation of at least several rounds may be necessary.
Sep 9, 2013
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  • Jeffrey White
Articles & Testimony
Blocking Action on Syria Makes an Attack on Iran More Likely
It is time to ask those who oppose Syria strikes if they are comfortable with a position that will likely rule out any diplomatic outcome on the Iranian nuclear program.
Sep 9, 2013
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Book Launch: Hezbollah's Global Footprint
On September 3, 2013, Matthew Levitt and Frederic C. Hof addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute. Dr. Levitt is director of the Institute's Stein Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence and author of the new book Hezbollah: The Global Footprint of Lebanon's Party of God . Ambassador Hof, a
Sep 6, 2013
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  • Matthew Levitt
  • Frederic Hof
Brief Analysis
Significant Regime Defection in Syria
Members of the Syrian opposition are correct in describing Alawite army general Ali Habib Mahmoud's "defection" to Turkey over the past few days as a "blow to the morale" of the Assad regime. He is the most prominent military official to leave Syria since the July 2012 departure of Brig
Sep 5, 2013
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
In-Depth Reports
Syria's Military Opposition:
How Effective, United, or Extremist?
Many options for direct military action in Syria have been on the table, ranging from token strikes with small numbers of weapons to much broader operations such as attacks on leadership targets or the imposition of no-fly and no-drive zones. In addition, the United States could respond indirectly by providing
Sep 5, 2013
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  • Jeffrey White
  • Andrew J. Tabler
  • Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Unexpected Iranian Dispute on Syria
President Rouhani seems determined to maintain his influence over Iran's foreign policy, signaling a potential showdown with hardliners over continued support for the Assad regime.
Sep 4, 2013
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  • Mehdi Khalaji
Articles & Testimony
Attacking Syria Is the Best Way to Deal with Iran
Achieving U.S. objectives in Syria would help pressure Tehran into making hard choices regarding both the Assad regime and the Iranian nuclear program.
Sep 4, 2013
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
Brief Analysis
Hezbollah in Lebanon, Syria, and Beyond
The former presidential advisor on Syria discusses the regional and strategic implications of Hezbollah's role in the ongoing civil war, as well as the scope of its militant and terrorist activities.
Sep 3, 2013
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  • Frederic Hof
◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series
Articles & Testimony
Hizbollah Determined to Stick with Assad, but It's a Disastrous Policy
The group's backing of the Syrian regime has led to significant losses on the battlefield and rapidly diminishing support among the Lebanese people.
Sep 3, 2013
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  • Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
Linking Targets to Political Objectives in Syria
If the United States strikes, it needs to choose targets and weapon systems based on a strategic plan that is well explained to the world.
Aug 30, 2013
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  • Chandler Atwood
  • Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Striking Syria: Lessons from the Israeli Experience
Israel's lessons from numerous strikes in Syria show that Assad can be deterred, particularly if he loses significant assets in a strike marked by clear, realistic objectives, careful planning, and credible deterrent messages after the fact.
Aug 30, 2013
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  • Michael Herzog
Video
Brief Analysis
Beyond the Redline: U.S. Opportunities with Syria's Armed Opposition
Experts discuss the nature and capabilities of Syria's various rebel groups and assess U.S. options for shifting the strategic landscape beyond punitive strikes.
Aug 30, 2013
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
  • Jeffrey White
  • Michael Eisenstadt
Articles & Testimony
If Bombs Hit Damascus, Israel Looks to Tehran
Israelis are debating how potential Syria strikes would affect the prospects of U.S. action in Iran.
Aug 28, 2013
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  • David Makovsky
New IAEA Reports on Iran and Syria
On August 28, 2013, the International Atomic Energy Agency released its latest reports on Iran and Syria. The Iran report assesses the status of the regime's nuclear activities and the agency's efforts to implement a safeguards agreement. The Syria report discusses the alleged nuclear site at Dair Alzour, destroyed by
Aug 28, 2013
Brief Analysis
Sending the Right Message in Syria: Lessons from Past Airstrikes
Sending clear signals using punitive airstrikes is difficult but not impossible, and learning lessons from past operations can help maximize the chances of success if Washington decides to strike Syria.
Aug 27, 2013
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  • Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
Hizb Allah's Gambit in Syria
The war in Syria has exposed the group's true strategic interests, which it has sought to secure through heavy involvement in the fighting.
Aug 27, 2013
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  • Matthew Levitt
  • Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Syria as a Spoiler in Iran's Foreign Policy
If Tehran continues its unwavering support for the Syrian regime, it could dash President Rouhani's hopes of reducing Western pressure on Iran.
Aug 27, 2013
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  • Mehdi Khalaji
Articles & Testimony
Bombing Syria: What's the Goal?
As Washington considers military action in Syria, the temptation will be to pursue a limited punitive response to regime chemical-weapons use, rather than a campaign to achieve the administration's stated goal of Bashar al-Assad's removal. Giving in to that temptation would be a mistake.
Aug 26, 2013
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  • Robert Satloff
Brief Analysis
Taking Punitive Military Action Against the Syrian Regime
If Washington and its allies decide to strike the Syrian regime in response to last week's chemical attack, they should strike hard, with the aim of achieving significant political and military effects.
Aug 26, 2013
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  • Jeffrey White

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Andrew J. Tabler
Andrew J. Tabler
Andrew J. Tabler is the Martin J. Gross Senior Fellow in the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics at The Washington Institute, where he focuses on Syria and U.S. policy in the Levant.
Grant Rumley
Grant Rumley
Grant Rumley is the Meisel-Goldberger Senior Fellow and Director of the Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
David Schenker
David Schenker
David Schenker is the Taube Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics. He is the former Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.
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Elizabeth Dent
Elizabeth Dent is a Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where she focuses on U.S. foreign and defense policy toward the Gulf states, Iraq, and Syria.
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