Future Prospects for Syria: A CNA Small Group Discussion

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Abstract:

On February 21, 2013, CNA s Center for Strategic Studies convened a group of Middle East experts with academic and U.S. government backgrounds for a dialogue on the future prospects for Syria and possible policy options for the United States. The discussion was structured to focus on four key aspects of the conflict future of regime elites and the minority question, the changing role of regional states and external influence, the Jihadist networks in Syria and their implications for terrorism and options for U.S. policy and involvement. This paper is a summary of the major themes and debates that shaped the discussion. To encourage idea sharing and openness, the proceedings follow the Chatham House rule of non-attribution.

Author(s):
Vogler, Sarah
Author Organization(s):
CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA STRATEGIC STUDIES RESEARCH DEPT
Supplementary Note:
Sponsored in part by the USMC, Quantico, VA. DOI: 10.21236/ADA582848
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DCP-2013-U-004398-1REV
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-11-D-0323
Task Number(s):
A66800
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*SYRIA, *UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, INSURGENCY, IRAQ, ISRAEL, LEBANON, MEDITERRANEAN SEA, MINORITIES, POLICIES, TURKEY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science
Keyword(s):
ALAWITES, ARAB SPRING, ASAD, ASSAD, CIVIL WARS, HEZBOLLAH, REGIME ELITES, REGIONAL STATES, EXTERNAL INFLUENCES, JIHADIST NETWORKS, SALAFISTS, FOREIGN FIGHTERS
Report Date:
2013 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2013 Sep 09