books.google.no - Ever since Syria won its independence from France in 1946, it has been a crucial player in Middle Eastern politics. Over the years, relations between the United States and Syria have fluctuated as Washington has tried to balance its commitment to Israel's security with its support for Arab regimes in...http://books.google.no/books/about/Syria_the_United_States_And_the_War_on_T.html?hl=no&id=M18Jj0bMMl0C&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareSyria, the United States, And the War on Terror in the Middle East
