On April 7, 2017 the Congressional Research Service (CRS) published Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response by Carla E. Humud, Coordinator Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs;
Christopher M. Blanchard, Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs; and Mary
Beth D. Nikitin, Specialist in Nonproliferation, In addition to the overview, the 33 page report includes sections on issues for Congress; conflict synopsis; recent military, political, and humanitarian developments; U.S. policy and assistance; and an outlook.
