About Syria (http://www.countryreports.org/syria.htm)
It provides information on the Syrian economy, defense, geography, government, history, people. It also discusses world issues.
Aviation Safety Network: Syria accident index (http://www.aviation-safety.net/database/country/ )
It describes fatal accidents in Syria.
CIA -- The World Factbook (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sy.html)
An annual publication of the CIA, contains up-to-date information on all aspects of the political, social and military history of a particular country.
CNS -Syria
Weapons of Mass Destruction Profile (http://cns.miis.edu/research/wmdme/syria.htm)
Syria’s Scuds and Chemical Weapons Capabilities and Programs.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (http://www.csis.org/)
A Washington, DC based think-tank which sponsors seminars and conferences and issues reports on terrorism, United States foreign policy, and several regions of the world including the Middle East and Africa.
Clandestine Radio Intel Web (http://www.clandestineradio.com/intel/)
Includes essays as well as very specific information about non-government sponsored radio stations, and related web sites.
Federation of American Scientists (http://www.fas.org)
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) “is the oldest organization dedicated to ending the worldwide arms race, achieving complete nuclear disarmament, and avoiding the use of nuclear weapons for any purpose.” Whatever one’s views are on its goals, a search of the site yields valuable information on a country’s armament found only with difficulty elsewhere.
Free Lebanon - The Forgotton Syrian Occupation of Lebanon (http://www.generalaoun.org/)
The “Forgotton” Syrian occupation of Lebanon written by Lebanese Freedom Fighter.
Journal of Humanitarian Assistance (http://www.jha.ac/)
Published at the Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, U.K., this
site may be searched for articles in thejournal concerning a particular country.
Russia
Marketing New Scud in Damascus (April
2001) (http://www.meib.org/articles/0104_s2.htm)
It provides information about the Russian/Syrian long standing of friendship.
Syria News Archive (http://havenworks.com/world/syria/)
List of numerous articles about Syria and its relationship to the world
Syria Special Weapons Guide (http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/syria/index.html)
It is for the Federation of American Scientists. It provides information on the history and reported state of Syria’s Weapons programs.
Syria Special Weapons News (http://www.fas.org/news/syria/)
It is the Syrian Intelligence and Security Agencies.
Terrorism: Q & A/Syria (http://www.cfr.org/publication/9368/)
It gives information on the terrorist groups supported by Syria.
UNRISD On-Line (U.N. Research Institute for Social Development) (http://www.unrisd.org/)
“UNRISD carries out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems
affecting development. Through its research, UNRISD stimulates dialogue
and contributes to policy debates within and outside the United Nations system.
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