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Syrias Kurds: a struggle within a struggle INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP

http://www.crisisgroup.org/~/media/Files/Middle%20East%20North%20Africa/Iraq%20Syri a%20Lebanon/Syria/136-syrias-kurds-a-struggle-within-a-struggle

2. Syrias metastasizing conflicts INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP

http://www.crisisgroup.org/~/media/Files/Middle%20East%20North%20Africa/Iraq%20Syria% 20Lebanon/Syria/143-syrias-metastasising-conflicts.pdf.

3. Civil war in Syria external actors and interests as drivers of conflict Muriel Asseburg And Heiko Wimmen -SWP COMMENTS
http://www.academia.edu/2521373/Qatar_a_tool_in_the_offshore_balancing_policy_of_th e_U.S.A_or_just_an_ambitious_Arabic_state_in_the_Age_of_Virtual_Power

4. Syrian jihadism - Aron Lund- UL BRIEF

http://www.ui.se/upl/files/77409.pdf.

5. Syrias salafi insurgents: the rise of the Syrian Islamic front-the SWEDISH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
http://www.ui.se/eng/upl/files/86861.pdf.

6. Syria: the search for the least bad option-Anthony H. Cordesman-CSIS

http://csis.org/files/publication/130403_syria_cordesman.pdf.

7. Hezbollah and the fight for controlling Qalamoun-Isabel Nassief-ISW

http://www.understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/Backgrounder_HezbollahQalamoun_1.pdf .

8. The challenge of syrian unity: reassuring local communities and framing national consensus-BROOKING DOHA CENTER
http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/research/files/papers/2013/06/06-challenge-syrianunity/bdc_challenge-syrian-unity_eng.pdf.

9. Syria: a wicked problem for all-Bryan Price-CTC SENTINEL

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10.Rebels fighting against al-Assad rule fragmented, disorganized in syriaIpek Yezdani-DAILY NEWS
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/images/Documents/F199BC38846F4E72B083A4222B568 E7F.pdf.

11.The crisis in the syrian arena of jihad-INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR COUNTER TERRORISM
http://www.ict.org.il/ResearchPublications/JihadiWebsitesMonitoring/JWMGInsights/tabid/320 /Articlsid/1231/currentpage/1/Default.aspx.

12.Iran strategy in Syria Will Fulton-AEIS CRTITICAL THREAT PROJECT

http://www.understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/IranianStrategyinSyria-1MAY.pdf.

13.Jihad in Syria Elizabeth O Bagey ISW

http://www.understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/Jihad-In-Syria-17SEPT.pdf.

14.How Israel could be drawn into the syrian conflict-Michael EisenstadtWASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY
http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/topic/maps-graphics.

15.Why private gulf financing for Syrias extremist rebels risks igniting sectarian conflict at home -Elizabeth Dickinson-THE BROOKING PROJECT 16.The role of terrorism and terror in Syrias civil war-Brian Michael jenkinsRAND
http://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT402.html.

17.Rebels consolidating strength in Syria: the Islamic front-Aeron Y . ZelinWASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY
http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/rebels-consolidating-strength-in-syriathe-islamic-front.

18.Land and rebellion: Kurdish separatism in comparative perspectiveBenjamin Smith

http://government.arts.cornell.edu/assets/psac/sp09/Smith_Kurdish_Separatism_Feb09_PSA C.pdf.

19.Western policy towards Syria: ten recommendations- Claire Spencer, Christopher Phillips And Jane Kinninmont CHATAM HOUSE http://www.chathamhouse.org/publications/papers/view/196215#sthash. DoEC4oyj.dpuf 20.Analysis: Syrias insurgent landscape- IHS AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & SECURITY ANALYSIS
http://www.ihs.com/pdfs/Syrias-Insurgent-Landscape-oct-2013.pdf.

21.Terrorist groups in Syria-Andrew J Tablerhttp://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/terrorist-groups-in-syria.

22.Planning and response program special report(syrian uprising)http://www.drlatulane.org/groups/syria/reports/Yale-Tulane%20ESF8%20PRP%20MOC%20Brief%20-%2026%20MAR%202012%20-Syria%20Uprising.pdf.

23.Iranian influence in the Levant, Egypt, iraq, and Afghanistan- Frederick W. Kagan,Ahmad K. Majidyar-ISW
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24.The Islamic alliance emerges- Valerie Szybala-ISW

http://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/islamic-allianceemerges#sthash.UMVdyXWv.dpuf

25.Disillusion in Syrias armed opposition- Mohammed Alaa GhanemSYRIAN AMERICAN COUNCIL

http://scpss.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Disillusion-in-Syrias-Armed-Opposition.pdf.

26.Al-Qaeda shows its true colors in Syria- Valerie Szybala-ISW

http://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/al-qaeda-shows-its-true-colorssyria.#sthash.AlYj3zHN.dpuf

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