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2024 - Volume 7 - Number 1

Syrian Revolution and Its Impact on US Foreign Policy

Nathaniel Marchese * ORCID: 0009-0009-2122-1746
Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, UNITED STATES

Open Journal for Studies in History, 2024, 7(1), 1-10 * https://doi.org/10.32591/coas.ojsh.0701.01001m
Received: 27 September 2023 ▪ Revised: 13 February 2024 ▪ Accepted: 16 April 2024

LICENCE: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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ABSTRACT:
This article offers a comprehensive examination of the Syrian Revolution (2011-present) and its profound impact on United States foreign policy. Specifically, this study delves into the military and economic involvement of the United States in the conflict, analyzing the responses of both President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump to the evolving crisis in Syria. Furthermore, the article critically compares and contrasts the implications and consequences of the Syrian Revolution to other post-9/11 conflicts, shedding light on the unique dynamics of this particular uprising. Through an extensive review of academic literature, policy reports, and primary sources, this study highlights the multifaceted nature of US engagement in the Syrian Revolution. It explores the strategic motivations behind the United States’ military intervention, including its objectives to counter terrorism, protect regional allies, and address the humanitarian crisis. Moreover, the economic aspects of US involvement, such as sanctions and aid, are analyzed to provide a holistic understanding of the United States’ role in shaping the trajectory of the Syrian Revolution. This article also presents a comparative analysis of the responses of President Obama and President Trump to the Syrian crisis, unveiling distinct shifts in US foreign policy approaches. It explores the diplomatic, military, and humanitarian strategies pursued by the two administrations and assesses their effectiveness in resolving the conflict and advancing US national interests. Finally, this study offers a nuanced comparison of the impact and ramifications of the Syrian Revolution in relation to other post-9/11 conflicts. By drawing on contextual factors, geopolitical considerations, and regional dynamics, it elucidates the unique challenges and opportunities that the Syrian Revolution has presented to US foreign policy. The findings of this article contribute to the scholarly understanding of the Syrian Revolution and its underlying implications for US foreign policy. They also offer policymakers and analysts valuable insights into the complex interplay between domestic and international factors shaping US responses to conflicts in the Middle East and beyond.

KEY WORDS: US modern history, politics, foreign affairs, military, modern military history.

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR:
Nathaniel Marchese, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, UNITED STATES.

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