Why Syria Matters
Syria’s pivotal nature stems from its enduring history and civilization, and its susceptibility to engender and synthesize diverse and often contradictory, streams in civilization, religion and politics. In nurturing three great religions—Judaism, Christi
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Syria “If you want to better understand the importance and complexity of Syria, this is your volume to read and to study. In plain, clear language, Ambassador Rajendra Abhyankar provides the reader unmatched information, understanding and insight into this fascinating and pivotal country.” —US Congressman Lee H. Hamilton, Honoree of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington “Well regarded scholar diplomat Rajendra Abhyankar deserves commendation for his comprehensive delineation of the almost unfathomable complexities of the changing dynamics of the war in Syria in his very aptly titled book Syria: The Tragedy of a Pivotal State. A recommended read.” —Indian Ambassador Ranjit Gupta “Syria: The Tragedy of a Pivotal State by a polyglot seasoned diplomat, Rajendra M. Abhyankar, India’s former Ambassador to Syria, is a meticulously researched and balanced analysis of the complexities of a new phenomenon, the 21st century endless wars by invitation, which are challenging the very core of UN-based international order. Ambassador Abhyankar cogently unpacks layer upon layers of ill-will and deception—by individuals, extremist groups and nations, near and far—which have turned a peaceful local uprising in Syria eight years ago against murderous Assad regime, into tragic battle ground in pursuit of rotten selfserving interests and global ambitions. Syria is a sobering account of the causes of devastation of a pivotal state and society. It offers a pragmatic future political map and humanitarian and reconstruction scenarios to end the war. Clearly written, richly documented, fast paced, succinct, timely, a must read for understanding the root causes of the endless mayhem in the Middle East, especially resolution of the Syrian conflict.” —M. Nazif Mohib Shahrani, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology, Central Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington “If reconstructing Syria, as we know since the end of the Second World War, is impossible, how did we get here? With details and lucidity, Ambassador Rajendra M Abhyankar offers a gripping, non-polemical, and non-partisan outsider view of the pivotal state, its seemingly endless crises, and its more troublesome future.” —Professor P. R. Kumaraswamy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Rajendra M. Abhyankar
Syria The Tragedy of a Pivotal State
Rajendra M. Abhyankar School of Public and Environmental Affairs Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington, IN, USA
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