Syria in Ruins by David S. Sorenson - 9781440838361

Syria in RuinsThe Dynamics of the Syrian Civil War\nAuthor(s): David S. Sorenson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Praeger Publishers Inc\nISBN-13: 9781440838361, 978-1440838361\nSynopsis\nSyria is home to one of the most brutal and protracted civil wars in history, posing a threat to global stability and enabling the expansion of the Islamic State (sometimes called \""ISIS\""). This in-depth analysis reveals the beginning, present state, and future of this conflict.\nThe current crises involving ISIS have attracted worldwide attention to the complex politics and cultural panorama of the Middle East, including Syria. Political analyst and author David S. Sorenson discusses the ongoing civil war in Syria from its origins, to its key players, and to its propagation into neighboring countries. In the process, the work delves into Syria's demographics, history, economy, and security to illustrate the civil war's impact on the Middle East and t.