Acknowledgements Note on Transliteration Introduction: The Role of Culture in Foreign Policy Chapter 1: Historical Backdrop: An Overview of Syrian-Iranian Relations Since 1946 Chapter 2: Policy and Values Chapter 3: Pre-1979 Cultural Diplomacy and Foundations for Post-Revolutionary Cultural Exchange Chapter 4: Iran's Cultural Diplomacy in Syria : The Iranian Cultural Centre in Damascus Chapter 5: Syria's Cultural Diplomacy in Iran: The Arab-Syrian Cultural Centre in Tehran Chapter 6: Students: Fostering the Bonds of the Future Chapter 7: Religious Tourism: The Blessedness of Cultural Ties Conclusion: Cultural Diplomacy, Soft Power and the Syria-Iran Axis Notes Bibliography Index
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