Inside Syria : the backstory of their civil war and what the world can expect / Reese Erlich ; foreword by Noam Chomsky.
Material type: TextPublisher: Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2014Description: 313 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781616149482 (hardback)
- 1616149485 (hardback)
- Since 2000
- Protest movements -- Syria -- History -- 21st century
- Political violence -- Syria -- History -- 21st century
- POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General
- HISTORY / Middle East / General
- POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom & Security / International Security
- Political science
- Political violence
- Protest movements
- Syria -- History -- Civil War, 2011-
- Syria -- Politics and government -- 2000-
- Syria
- DS98.6 .E75 2014
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-287) and index.
The uprising that wasn't supposed to be -- Lawrence of Syria -- Treaties, rebellions, and independence : 1919-1946 -- Wars and coups-- then the Assads arrive : 1947-2011 -- The uprising begins -- Chemical weapons, military offensives, and stalemate -- Who supports Assad? -- Why Iran backs Syria -- Will the Kurds have their way? -- Israel, Palestine, and Syria -- United States, Russia, and outside powers -- Appendix 1. A quick guide to Syrian politics and terms -- Appendix 2. Syria timeline : key dates since World War I.
"Based on first-hand reporting from Syria and Washington, journalist Reese Erlich unravels the complex dynamics underlying the Syrian civil war. Through vivid, on-the-ground accounts and interviews with both rebel leaders and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Erlich gives the reader a better understanding of this momentous power struggle and why it matters. Through his many contacts inside Syria, the author reveals who is supporting Assad and why; he describes the agendas of the rebel factions; and he depicts in stark terms the dire plight of many ordinary Syrian people caught in the cross-fire. The book also provides insights into the role of the Kurds, the continuing influence of Iran, and the policies of US leaders who seem interested only in protecting US regional interests. As Erlich shows, current events in Syria can be best understood by looking at Syria's recent history, especially the roles of key historic figures. Several chapters are devoted to these influential leaders--including T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), journalist Lowell Thomas, Muslim brotherhood founder Hassan al Banna, Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Saddam Hussein, and Hafez al-Assad. Disturbing and enlightening at once, this timely book shows you not only what is happening inside Syria but why it is so important for the Middle East, the US, and the world"--
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