Syria's domestic ecology record is a failure. Consequences of failure disastrous 6. Blockade on energy supplies B. Strategic value of the Golan 1. Topography allows for a small force to hold back a large invading force. Avoids immediate escalation to missile war.
Strategic depth provides crucial time a.
To call up reserves b. To resolve situation without resorting to force. Relevant lessons of 6 Day War and Yom Kippur War a. The same scenario repeated without the Golan would be considerably more disastrous. C. Security arrangements in agreement 1.