Christopher Phillipsis Reader in International Relations at Queen Mary, University of London, and associate fellow at Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme. He lives in London.
“One of the best informed and non-partisan accounts of the Syrian
tragedy yet published.”—Patrick Cockburn, Independent
"Provides genuinely valuable insight into the dynamics of a tragedy
that will undoubtedly remain at the centre of the world’s attention
for many years to come."—Daniel Falkiner, LSE Review of Books
“[A]n excellent analysis of the role that the external state and
non-state actors have played in the Syrian civil war since
2011”—John Pennell, Strife Journal, Spring 2020
"This is the best work to date that focuses on the regional and
international dimensions of the Syrian conflict. Christopher
Phillips' research is meticulous, with both depth and breadth in
large part gleaned from his interviews with top officials and
representatives from most of the stakeholder states and groups in
the war. A must-read for anyone who wants to better understand the
multidimensional complexities of the conflict."—David Lesch, author
of Syria: The Fall of the House of Assad
"Syria's horrific civil war has been profoundly shaped by the
competitive interventions and proxy wars by external powers. The
Battle for Syria offers a brilliant, essential account of the
international dimension of Syria's descent from uprising into
insurgency and brutal state violence. This sober and judicious book
will become a standard text for those seeking to understand Syria's
tragedy."—Marc Lynch, author of The New Arab Wars: Anarchy and
Uprising in the Middle East
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