Thesis (M.S. in National Security Affairs) Naval Postgraduate School, June 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): Magnus, Ralph H. Second Reader: Amos, John W. "June 1990." Description based on title screen viewed on October 16, 2009. DTIC Descriptor(s): Syria, stability, political revolution, vulnerability, power, president (United States), foreign policy, leadership DTIC Indicator(s): Theses, Syria, Assad h, foreign policy, Nusairis, Ba'ath party, history, military forces(foreign), Islam, political science, socialism, nationalism. Includes bibliographical references (p. 312-316). Also available in print.