The Washington Institute for Near East Policy ↔ Syria

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The Washington Institute for Near East Policy has extensively analyzed the conflict in Syria, specifically regarding Iranian influence [1], the presence of Lebanese Hezbollah [2], and the role of Iraqi Shiite militias [3] within the country.

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War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org CSIS 2 facts

referenceLebanese Hezbollah maintains an 'Islamic Resistance' presence in Syria, as detailed in a 2018 report by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

referenceMichael Knights published 'Iran’s Foreign Legion: The Role of Iraqi Shiite Militias in Syria' through The Washington Institute for Near East Policy on June 27, 2013.

An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org William J. Burns, Michèle Flournoy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1 fact

claimHanin Ghaddar argued in a November 23, 2016, Washington Institute for Near East Policy analysis that Iran may be utilizing Iraq and Syria as a bridge to reach Lebanon.