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Relationship dossier

Ireland Syria

Relationship assessment

Ireland’s response to the Syrian conflict included diplomatic condemnation and humanitarian support; information about Syrian policy toward Ireland is limited.

Ireland toward Syria

-30

Ireland expelled a Syrian diplomat in 2012 following the Houla massacre, reflecting strong condemnation of the Syrian government’s conduct during the conflict. Ireland also supported humanitarian assistance for people affected by the crisis.

Syria toward Ireland

Not assessed

Overall relationship

Not assessed
How 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

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Ireland took a critical stance toward the Syrian government during the Syrian conflict, including expelling a Syrian diplomat in 2012 after the Houla massacre. Ireland also supported humanitarian assistance for people affected by the conflict. Information about Syrian government conduct specifically toward Ireland is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.

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