American-Syrian Relations at the Final Stageof the Cold War (1977-1988)
The article examines the U.S. policy in Syria at the final period of the Cold war, especially during the administrations of J. Carter and R. Reagan. The author focuses her attention on the evolution of the American-Syrian relations, the United States policy in the Middle East and towards Syria in the period considered. The characteristics of the U.S.’ main strategic approaches are also given.