Syria: Foreign Actors and Their Interests

17 Mar 2017

After over four years of civil war, Syria has been decimated by a conflict that has become increasingly international in nature. The war has killed hundreds of thousands, while displacing millions throughout Syria. Much of the conflict has been defined by many competing groups, militias, and international actors, all vying for influence in the country.

Key Points

After over four years of civil war, Syria has been decimated by a conflict that has become increasingly international in nature. The war haskilled hundreds of thousands, while displacing millions throughout Syria. Much of the conflict has been defined by many competing groups, militias, andinternational actors, all vying for influence in the country.