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44 Reuters, âObama Authorizes Secret US Support for Syrian Rebels,â August 1, 2012. Armed Conflict in Syria: U.S. and International Response Congressional Research Service 15 to be influential as the conflict continues or in its aftermath.yriaâs economic situation was difficult prior to the conflict, and the Obama Administration expects that security and reconstruction costs in Syria will be considerable and will require international contributions.