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Syrian Conflict
The Role of Russia, Iran and the US in a Global Crisis
Introduction
This book explores the global impact of the Syrian conflict, and the roles of Russia, Iran and the US in its wake. It looks closely at origins of political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by analysing the growing influence of Russia and Iran – militarily, economically and diplomatically – juxtaposed against US defense and national interests.
The Book
The book:
Challenges the conventional scholarship
to show how non-democratic states such as Russia, Iran and China exhibit a consistent strategic intent in their foreign-policy-making;
Highlights regional convergence
of Syrian foreign policy with Russia’s (the USSR before 1989) and Iran’s regional outlook post-1979;
Analyzes shifts in US foreign policy
in MENA in light of new realities.
Research and Significance
Drawing on detailed fieldwork and archival material, including National Security Archival documents, this book is a tour de force in understanding global politics and contemporary history. It will be indispensable to scholars and researchers of politics and international relations, political theory, foreign policy, Middle East studies, and peace and conflict studies.
