Syria in Ruins: The Dynamics of the Syrian Civil War (Praeger Security International)

Syria is home to one of the most brutal and protracted civil wars in history, posing a threat to global stability and enabling the expansion of the Islamic State (sometimes called "ISIS"). This in-depth analysis reveals the beginning, present state, and future of this conflict.

• Features a chapter on the growth of ISIS in the region and quest for a caliphate

• Addresses the influence of Russia, China, and the United States in the conflict and its outcome

• Follows the transition of the Syrian economy from state-run to crony capitalism

• Considers America's action and policy in response to the threats as presented both by President Assad and ISIS

• Covers the Syrian internal conflict as well as the conflict's expansion into Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey