Produced and published by the Central Intelligence Agency, this unique depiction of Syria shows the nation in a period of significant transformation. Following the election of Bashar al-Assad in 2000, Syria experienced political conflicts based largely upon calls for reformation, which was met by suppression from authorities. The nation’s location as a gateway to Europe with its shared border on Turkey’s southeast has shaped its culture for centuries. With Iraq to the East and Jordan to the South Syrian political and religious life has been shaped by the western and Arab worlds. Syria also experienced conflict with Israel during the 1960s, which created further international tension. CIA maps are among the most accurate geopolitical depictions and are frequently updated to reflect shifting boundaries, borders, and regional control. The CIA began producing these maps in 1941, and they are utilized by top-ranking political and military leaders to develop and implement foreign policy and strategy. Furthermore, these depictions bear a uniform style and are essential resources for international business analysis and maintaining updated geopolitical boundaries. Many of these maps are unavailable to the public, though in 2007, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the CIA cartography branch began releasing classified maps. The twenty-first century has seen continued conflict in the nation between al-Assad’s forces and the Syrian Arab Republic. The war has displaced numerous Syrians and created a humanitarian crisis. 2004 marked the beginning of these conflicts, and this map is an authentic piece of international cartographic history. Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.