[20000627]RS20599_哈菲兹·阿萨德之后的叙利亚.pdf

1 Howard Schneider and Edward Cody, “Syrias Assad variant spelling Dead at 69,” TheWashington Post, June 11, 2000, pp. A1, A26.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20599Updated June 27, 2000Syria after Hafiz al-AsadAlfred B. PradosSpecialist in Middle East AffairsJoshua RuebnerAnalyst in Middle East AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense and Trade DivisionSummaryDr. Bashar al-Asad seems poised to succeed his father, the late President Hafiz al-Asad, following the latters death from a heart attack on June 10, 2000; however, Basharis untested and may face challenges from other leading figures or dissidents. No majorchanges in Syrias position on peace talks with Israel or relations with the United Statesseem likely while the successor regime consolidates its control. This report will updatedas further developments take place. See also CRS Issue Brief IB92075, Syria: U.S.Relations and Bilateral Issues, updated regularly.Role and LegacyThe death of Syrian President Hafiz al-Asad on June 10, 2000 removed one of thelongest serving heads of state in the Middle East and a key figure in regional affairs. Thelate Presid