Syria's role in the middle east as an expansionist state particularly in Lebanon

Syria's occupation of Lebanon and wider role in the middle east

The Syria File

A detailed look at Syria, an expansionist state in the Middle East

Profile of Syria

Capital: Damascus
Head of State: Bashar al-Assad (President)

Basic facts

While the President is elected, no one can run against him. The president has almost absolute rule over the country. A state of emergency has been in effect since 1963 removing what few barrier their were to absolute rule. Human rights have little meaning in Syria.

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