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Jodi Dobinsky

Syria was originally part of the Ottoman Empire and gained independence from France in 1944. It briefly united with Egypt but soon separated. Syria is currently on the U.S. list of countries that harbor terrorists and tensions exist due to its dispute with Israel over the Golan Heights. The U.S. disapproves of Syria's influence in Lebanon. The options are to continue isolating Syria, reopen relations and trade to make Syria an ally, or fully support Israel's claim to the Golan Heights and embargo Syria, supporting Israel if hostilities increase.

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Syria's regional PositionOriginally part of the Ottoman Empire Freedom from French 1944 recognizedFormed a single nation with Egypt Broke apart soon afterSyria is well known for influencing Lebanese's government and policies
Current policySyria is currently on the U.S. list for nation believed to harbor terroristMajor conflict of interests due to the Golom heights struggle between Israel and SyriaThe United States does not approve of Syrian influence in LebaneseSyrian Accountability Act pass in 2003 puts limits on trading with Syria
Option 1The United States can continue as it currently is isolating Syria.The Current policy condemns Syria but takes minimal steps against them.Supports Israel by not condemning them for holding Golan Heights
Reasons for Option 1Option one does not upset Israel our strongest ally in the region.Forces Syria to take the necessary steps to gain acceptance and remove the sanctions on themselvesMean no expense for the U.S.Being a continuation of the current policy there will be no difficulty implementing new policy.
Option 2Reopen relationships with DamascusAllow for new trade relations with SyriaWork with Syria to influence their government towards our preferences
Reasons for option 2This option would help to build Syria as an ally of the United StatesGain new imports from Syria and a new market for our exportsWould be supported on the global scale, due to Syria’s steps for global acceptanceDisadvantagesSyria would likely ask for support about Golan Heights which would put the United States between Syria and IsraelWould need to remove the Syrian Accountability Act
Option 3Support Israel's Claim on Golan HeightsCreate a full scale embargo on Syria If hostilities increase resulting in war support Israel
Reasons for option 3Fortifies the United States Relationship with IsraelWould enforce the zero tolerance for terroristWould give the United States a reason become militaristic with Syria if they became aggressive towards Israel.This would allow for a reforming of Syria into a nation with more pro-U.S. sentimentsDisadvantages Unlikely to have a positive global response to siding with IsraelLikely result of another war in the middle east

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  • 2. Syria's regional PositionOriginally part of the Ottoman Empire Freedom from French 1944 recognizedFormed a single nation with Egypt Broke apart soon afterSyria is well known for influencing Lebanese's government and policies
  • 3. Current policySyria is currently on the U.S. list for nation believed to harbor terroristMajor conflict of interests due to the Golom heights struggle between Israel and SyriaThe United States does not approve of Syrian influence in LebaneseSyrian Accountability Act pass in 2003 puts limits on trading with Syria
  • 4. Option 1The United States can continue as it currently is isolating Syria.The Current policy condemns Syria but takes minimal steps against them.Supports Israel by not condemning them for holding Golan Heights
  • 5. Reasons for Option 1Option one does not upset Israel our strongest ally in the region.Forces Syria to take the necessary steps to gain acceptance and remove the sanctions on themselvesMean no expense for the U.S.Being a continuation of the current policy there will be no difficulty implementing new policy.
  • 6. Option 2Reopen relationships with DamascusAllow for new trade relations with SyriaWork with Syria to influence their government towards our preferences
  • 7. Reasons for option 2This option would help to build Syria as an ally of the United StatesGain new imports from Syria and a new market for our exportsWould be supported on the global scale, due to Syria’s steps for global acceptanceDisadvantagesSyria would likely ask for support about Golan Heights which would put the United States between Syria and IsraelWould need to remove the Syrian Accountability Act
  • 8. Option 3Support Israel's Claim on Golan HeightsCreate a full scale embargo on Syria If hostilities increase resulting in war support Israel
  • 9. Reasons for option 3Fortifies the United States Relationship with IsraelWould enforce the zero tolerance for terroristWould give the United States a reason become militaristic with Syria if they became aggressive towards Israel.This would allow for a reforming of Syria into a nation with more pro-U.S. sentimentsDisadvantages Unlikely to have a positive global response to siding with IsraelLikely result of another war in the middle east