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Stabilization Assistance Amid Geopolitical Competition: A Case Study of Eastern Syria

In order for stabilization aid to be an effective means of advancing U.S. interests amid geopolitical competition, the United States needs to develop a stabilization strategy tied to a viable political end state and commit to more reliable, longer-term engagement.

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By Frances Z. Brown and Daphne McCurdy
Published on Jan 12, 2021

Center for Strategic and International Studies

About the Authors

Frances Z. Brown

Vice President for Studies

Dr. Frances Z. Brown is a vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Brown served on the White House National Security Council (NSC) staff over the past three presidential administrations. Her research focuses on U.S. foreign policy, Africa, the Middle East, and governance.

Daphne McCurdy

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Frances Z. Brown
Vice President for Studies
Frances Z. Brown
Daphne McCurdy
DemocracyForeign PolicyMiddle EastSyria

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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