Continuity of Iran-Syria Alliance Book by Ali Esmaeili

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Ali Esmaeili's 'Continuity of Iran-Syria Alliance' delves into the historical backdrop of Iran-Syria relations from the time of Syria's independence through the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of these ties until the end of 1999. In the face of changing regional dynamics, the author investigates the enduring factors behind the Iran-Syria alliance and its regional consequences in the first decade of the new millennium. Employing the theories of alliance continuity and threat balancing, particularly Stephen Walt's balance of threat, the book seeks to answer why the Iran-Syria alliance persisted and explores its regional implications in the Middle East during the period from 2000 to 2011.