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The Battle for Syria

International Rivalry in the New Middle East
By Christopher Phillips
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The Battle for Syria by Christopher Phillips delves into the complexities of the Syrian conflict, exploring its roots and the roles of global and regional powers in its development. The book examines the political and military dynamics, analysing the interactions between internal factions and external influences, offering a comprehensive insight into the ongoing turmoil in Syria.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Syrian conflict, including the influence of international powers and regional players. It provides an in-depth analysis of the Syrian civil war's origins and impact, appealing to those keen on understanding contemporary Middle Eastern politics.

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The Battle for Syria

The Battle for Syria explores the profound influence of the United States, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar on Syria's bloody conflict. Updated with two new chapters, this definitive account of the ongoing crisis shows how the perceived decline of American power in the Middle East has important implications for the region.

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An unprecedented analysis of the crucial but underexplored roles the United States and other nations have played in shaping Syria’s ongoing civil war.

“One of the best informed and non-partisan accounts of the Syrian tragedy yet published.”—Patrick Cockburn, Independent

Syria’s brutal, long-lasting civil war is widely viewed as a domestic contest that began in 2011 and only later drew foreign nations into the fray. However, in The Battle for Syria, Christopher Phillips demonstrates the crucial roles that were played by the United States, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar in Syria’s war right from the start.

Phillips untangles the international influences on the tragic conflict and illuminates the West’s strategy against ISIS, the decline of U.S. power in the region, and much more.

Originally published in 2016, the book has been updated with two new chapters.

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The Battle for Syria is highly praised for its informed and non-partisan perspective on the Syrian conflict. Reviewers commend the depth of Christopher Phillips' research, noting the book’s valuable insights into the international dimensions of the war and its impact on Syria's ongoing tragedy. It is considered an essential and meticulously researched account that is both insightful and essential for understanding the complexities of Syria's situation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300249910

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 432

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Christopher Phillips Education & Reference Global History History & Military Middle Eastern History Military History Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Christopher Phillips is Reader in International Relations at Queen Mary University of London and associate fellow at Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme. He lives in London.

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