Which of the Following Does NOT Explain the Longevity of the Syrian

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT explain the longevity of the Syrian civil war?

• A) Massive oil resources
• B) Bashar al-Asad's tight hold over his inner-circle
• C) Generous support to the regime from Iran, Russia, and Hizbullah
• D) The lack of unity among, as well as consistent external support for, the opposition groups

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