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This report discusses the recent conflict in Syria including an overview of the situation, information about anti- and pro-Asad forces, background on chemical weapons and disarmament, plans for U.S. policy and assistance, and a general sense of the future outlook.

This report analyzes bilateral issues between the United States and Syria. Unrest in Syria and the Asad government's violent response are adding new complexity to the troubled U.S.-Syrian relationship. The Obama Administration's policy of limited engagement with Syria to address areas of long-standing concern has been met with criticism from some, including some Members of Congress. Critics believe that the Administration should apply further pressure to the Syrian government and consider implementing harsher economic sanctions against it. The use of violence against Syrian protestors has been accompanied by calls for new U.S. sanctions but also some expression of concern by experts that political unrest in Syria could evolve into a broader civil conflict that in turn could destabilize Syria's neighbors.

This report discusses the difficulties of collecting war-related casualty data in Iraq and Syria and provides an overview of some of the current estimated figures available through selected organizations.

This report discusses the ongoing conflict in Syria and U.S. policy regarding the conflict and potential resolutions. It includes information on the recent U.S., French, and British joint missile strike in response to the the use of chemical weapons in Douma, Syria by Syrian government forces.

This report analyzes an array of bilateral issues that continue to affect relations between the United States and Syria. It includes descriptions of recent developments, issues for Congress, U.S.-Syrian relations, U.S. Sanctions, and future prospects related to the role of Congress.

This report discusses the history and current state of Syria's chemical and biological weapon programs and possible U.S. government programs that could be used to dismantle stockpiles if the Assad regime were to collapse.

This report describes the key elements of a nuclear weapons program; explains the available information regarding cooperation among Iran, North Korea, and Syria on ballistic missiles and nuclear technology; and discusses some specific issues for Congress.

This report discusses the U.S. policy approaches for countering the financial resources of the Islamic State, which has seized significant territory in Iraq and Syria and threatened to conduct attacks against the United States and its citizens.

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing international relations and politics.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

When civil unrest, violence, or natural disasters erupt in spots around the world, concerns arise over the safety of foreign nationals residing in the United States who are from these troubled places. Provisions exist in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to offer temporary protected status (TPS) or relief from removal under specified circumstances. A foreign national who is granted TPS receives a registration document and an employment authorization for the duration of TPS. The United States currently provides TPS or deferred enforced departure (DED) to over 300,000 foreign nationals from a total of eight countries: El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Somalia, Sudan, and most recently Southern Sudan and Syria.

This report discusses the situation immediately following the completion of the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq on December 18, 2011, when relations among major political factions worsened substantially, threatening Iraq's stability and the legacy of the U.S. intervention in Iraq. It includes an overview of historical and current political, military, and governance issues as well as an analysis of Iraq in relation to the other nations in the region.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Syria' s defense minister who says that his country is prepared to launch all out war against Israel.

This report discusses U.S. and European assessments of and responses to the foreign fighter phenomenon. It focuses on government policies primarily in Western European countries and analyzes EU measures to counter the foreign fighter threat given the EU's largely open internal borders and that 23 EU member states belong to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.

Speech given by Senator John Tower to two Texas petroleum organizations discussing various topics related to politics and oil in the Middle East, international terrorism, the energy industry, and the relation of various factors on the U.S. interests.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Israel's premier who began official efforts to form a new government.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Israeli forces which reported their highest single-day casualty toll since the October War.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about president Assad who has scheduled a radio and television to address the nation on account of independence day in Syria.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about united nations truce observers who have blamed Israel for the latest exchanges of firing along the Golan heights cease- fire line with Syria.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Israeli and Syrian forces clashed again for the 40th consecutive day.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about heavy artillery fire which was around Mount Hermon on the line between Israeli and Syrian forces.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the officials who report another terrorist explosion in Tel Aviv injuring 12 Arabs and one Israeli.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Syrian and Israeli jets which have engaged in their first aerial dogfights.