This hearing explored the destabilizing role that Syria and its support to terrorist organizations play in the security of surrounding countries, such as Iraq and Israel. The hearing examined the special relationship between Russia and Syria and this relationship’s destabilizing effects on the region. The Commissioners and witnesses reviewed Russian arms sales to Syria and the Syrian support for Hezbollah, both of which are affecting the security of Israel and Lebanon.
Members
Hon. Sam Brownback
Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Benjamin Cardin
Ranking Member
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Witnesses
Dr. Walid Phares
Professor; Senior Fellow
Florida Atlantic University; Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Farid Ghandry
President
Reform Party of Syria
Entifadh Quanbar
Special Envoy and Spokesperson
United Iraqi Alliance
Steven Emerson
Executive Director
The Investigative Project
Ilan Berman
Vice President for Policy
American Foreign Policy Council
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