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The struggle for power in Syria : politics and society under Asad and the Ba'th Party
This classic study of politics and society in modern Syria explains the factors that enabled the regime of Hafiz al-Asad to stay in power much longer than any other since independence. Through an in-depth examination of the role of sectarian, regional and tribal loyalties, van Dam traces developments within the Ba'th Party and the military and civilian power elite from the 1963 Ba'thist takeover up to the present day.
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Syria's Peasantry, the Descendants of Its Lesser Rural Notables, and Their Politics
In this book, the distinguished scholar Hanna Batatu presents a comprehensive analysis of the recent social, economic, and political evolution of Syria's peasantry, the segment of society from which the current holders of political power stem. Batatu focuses mainly on the twentieth century and, in particular, on the Ba`th movement, the structures of power after the military coup d'état of 1963, and the era of îvfiz al-Asad, Syria's first ruler of peasant extraction. Without seeking to prove any single theory about Syrian life, he offers a uniquely rich and detailed account of how power was transferred from one demographic group to another and how that power is maintained today.
Batatu begins by examining social differences among Syria's peasants and the evolution of their mode of life and economic circumstances. He then scrutinizes the peasants' forms of consciousness, organization, and behavior in Ottoman and Mandate times and prior to the Ba`thists' rise to power. He explores the rural aspects of Ba`thism and shows that it was not a single force but a plurality of interrelated groups--prominent among them the descendants of the lesser rural notables--with different social goals and mental horizons. The book also provides a perceptive account of President Asad, his personality and conduct, and the characteristics and power structures of his regime. Batatu draws throughout on a wide range of socioeconomic and biographical information and on personal interviews with Syrian peasants and political leaders, offering invaluable insights into the complexities of a country and a regime that have long been poorly understood by outsiders.
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Syria's peasantry, the descendants of its lesser rural notables, and their politics
In this book, the distinguished scholar Hanna Batatu presents a comprehensive analysis of the recent social, economic, and political evolution of Syria's peasantry, the segment of society from which the current holders of political power stem. Batatu focuses mainly on the twentieth century and, in particular, on the Ba`th movement, the structures of power after the military coup d'état of 1963, and the era of îvfiz al-Asad, Syria's first ruler of peasant extraction. Without seeking to prove any single theory about Syrian life, he offers a uniquely rich and detailed account of how power was transferred from one demographic group to another and how that power is maintained today. Batatu begins by examining social differences among Syria's peasants and the evolution of their mode of life and economic circumstances. He then scrutinizes the peasants' forms of consciousness, organization, and behavior in Ottoman and Mandate times and prior to the Ba`thists' rise to power. He explores the rural aspects of Ba`thism and shows that it was not a single force but a plurality of interrelated groups--prominent among them the descendants of the lesser rural notables--with different social goals and mental horizons. The book also provides a perceptive account of President Asad, his personality and conduct, and the characteristics and power structures of his regime. Batatu draws throughout on a wide range of socioeconomic and biographical information and on personal interviews with Syrian peasants and political leaders, offering invaluable insights into the complexities of a country and a regime that have long been poorly understood by outsiders.
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Why Iran is Not the Winner in Syria
After Pres Donald Trump declared that he was pulling US forces out of Syria, nearly all commentators declared that Iran would be one of the major beneficiaries--if not the major beneficiary--of the move. This is not surprising, since as a rule, US, Arab, and even European commentators have declared Iran the winner of nearly all US actions in the Middle East and West Asia since the 1991 Persian Gulf War. The same has been true of Iraq. Again the presence of US forces in Iraq puts them in close proximity to the Iranian border and has increased Iran's vulnerability to potential US military action. Moreover, Iran has paid a heavy price in both money and lives in Iraq--including fighting the Islamic State without getting credit for it--and these costs have been greater than the benefits it has received from its relations with Baghdad. A similar situation exists in Syria. To begin with, the US withdrawal from Syria is not yet a reality. Pres Trump might change his mind.
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The Wisdom of Syria's Waiting Game
A timely and insightful look at how Bashar Assad shifted the Syrian regime's focus from national security to mere survival.
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January 16, 1994
This special edition of Meet the Press, live from Geneva, Switzerland, features the counselor to the President, David Gergen, and Secretary of State Warren Christopher discussing the meeting of President Clinton with President Assad of Syria and United States foreign affairs. The journalist panel consists of Andrea Mitchell and Doycle McManus. Kenneth Walsh joins the political round table in a discussion on President Bill Clinton's efforts in Geneva and the Whitewater affair back in the States. Tim Russert moderates.
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Meet the Press, June 30, 1985
On this edition of Meet the Press: Updates on the release of American hostages and Syria's role, and an interview with Jeane Kirkpatrick.
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November 3, 1985
On this edition of Meet the Press: Rick Davis reports on recent violence in the Middle East, and King Hussein of Jordan discusses efforts for peace. The journalist panel consists of Tony Lewis and Jim Hoagland. Tom Brokaw hosts.
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