Relationship dossier
The Gambia
Syria
Relationship assessment
The Gambia severed relations with Syria during the uprising; subsequent bilateral ties are unclear.
The Gambia toward Syria
-35During the Syrian uprising, The Gambia severed diplomatic relations with Syria and supported the Syrian opposition, opposing the Syrian government's position.
Syria toward The Gambia
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
The Gambia took a concrete step against Syria's government during the Syrian uprising by severing diplomatic relations and supporting the Syrian opposition. This indicates significant friction in that period. Information about Syria's government conduct toward The Gambia and the subsequent course of bilateral relations is limited.
Areas of tension
- The Gambia's break in diplomatic relations and support for the Syrian opposition during the Syrian uprising.
Key developments
The Gambia severed diplomatic relations with Syria and supported the Syrian opposition during the uprising.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of subsequent diplomatic or government contacts is unclear.
- Details of Syria's government policy toward The Gambia are limited.