Syria, the United States, and the war on terror in the Middle East
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Westport, Conn. : Praeger Security International, 2006.
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xxvi, 289 pages : ; 24 cm
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-266) and index.
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Rabil, R. G. (2006). Syria, the United States, and the war on terror in the Middle East. Praeger Security International.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Rabil, Robert G. 2006. Syria, the United States, and the War On Terror in the Middle East. Praeger Security International.
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