Summary Balancing humanitarian concerns with U.S national interests is essential in determining a strategy for the refugee crisis in Syria. According to the UN Refugee Agency, there are approximately 2.5 million refugees, more than half of which are children. Not only do such atrocities conflict with the moral fiber of democracy, but also present serious risks to the economic well-being and security of the United States. Current research as well as historical reference illustrate that U.S foreign policy being implemented in the region is ineffective and at times counter-productive. If issues regarding the refugee crisis are not dealt with promptly, the potential for Syrian cooperation is greatly decreased, and the likelihood of civil war expanding to neighboring countries is significantly greater. Based on expert opinion, the following recommendations should be taken into consideration: 1. Develop security partnerships with entities that will demilitarize refugee areas. 2. Implement Information campaigns to combat militant propaganda. 3. Assist countries that have incurred an influx in refugee migration. 4. Re-structure the Syria Accountability Act (2010) to achieve modest policy goals using smart sanctions. Background December 12th 2003, Congress passed the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act. The purpose of this act was to end Syria’s longstanding support for terrorist networks, eradicate Syrian occupation in Lebanon, and stop Syria’s
Saul’s article recognizes that the Syrian refugee crisis exists amidst citizen sponsorship, Aboriginal judgement, and disorder within EU countries’ immigrant policies. According to Saul, democracy in Canadian politics grants citizenship to immigrants without any obstacles. Canada’s immigration policies are transparent because they are balanced with civic participation. Saul thinks that multiculturalism is a forceful catalyst towards establishing equality and integrity for the refugees. In the first point, Saul does not agree that refugees should be privately sponsored and assisted by the government. In the second point, Saul indicates that Canada’s national identity is the product of the encounter between the Aboriginals and European settlers, which has resulted in citizenship. By entering the Inuit circle, immigrants can establish themselves as a strong unit not by having roots outside Canada, but by living with Canadian intellect. The immigrants should mold to nature because this is the way the Aboriginals have defined their understandings of life. As Sifton has noted, “the … government … made presentations … to potential immigrants, presenting beautiful images of the Rocky Mountains and thriving settled farmland” (475). In the last point, Saul comments on the European prejudices that are
Syria’s civil war is the worst humanitarian crisis of modern time. The “Syrian Civil war Began in March of 2011, between rebel brigades and government force; economy and infrastructure is destroyed” (Library, 2016). “Divisions between secular and religious fighters, and between ethnic groups, continue to complicate the politics of the conflict” (Corps, 2016). Additionally, the Syrian civil war has taken a significant
This memo seeks to offer insight into the current emergency in Syria and how it threatens the security of US. It is hoped that it will help shape US foreign policy for Syria with the aim of protecting Americans from acts of terrorism and at the same time save the lives of Syrians.
Developments in Society can be seen in many different ways depending on an individual’s worldview or perspective. This idea is evident through the Syrian Refugee Crisis and how it affects Canada. This crisis in Canada is changing every day, as the government creates decisions on how they will or will not aid the refugees. Canadians are saying that they may approve of this refugee resettlement plan laid out by the federal government, but only if it’s taken so far and so fast. The reporters of a Vancouver News Network, a Toronto Tabloid, and an America Daily Newspaper compare and contrast the ideas of a survey from the Angus Reid Institute, a non-profit organization that conducts surveys to analyze different trends in the economy. This survey
The United States should continue take in Syrian refugees at a high rate because it is a humanitarian gesture for the people uprooted by war and crisis. The United States has been accepting refugees systematically since 1980, when the Refugee Act passed. The goal of the Refugee Act was to create a uniform procedure with which to provide these opportunities to refugees. Since early 2011, Syria’s civilians have been suffering from the effects of their country’s Civil War. The United States provides a safe haven for babies, kids, teens, and adults who are impacted by the war tragedy.
Imagine. The world around you is falling apart. Turmoil and chaos surround you as you are awoken by explosions, firefights, screaming, and crying every morning. You go to bed every night wondering if someone will break into your home and steal anything valuable that has not been taken by the civil war already. You think about the dead bodies you saw on the side of the road; how they got there, what they did to deserve such a punishment, how their loved ones are doing and if they have found out the horrendous news yet. You are left with the choice to either continue to take your chances in your war torn country or you can accept the unknown and attempt to run away from all the chaos that you have known for the past few years. The latter might sound like the obvious choice, but where will you go? Every country surrounding Syria has closed its borders, so where do you? How will you continue to feed yourself? Your children..? This is just the average day in the life of a citizen of Syria. The Middle East has seen turmoil for years, and this civil war is not going to make anything better. Therefore, I find it crucial to continue to maintain the same amount intervention with Syria as the world has been. Success in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) will depend on a clear, effective U.S. strategy in the region. It is in the best interests of the U.S. to ensure that ISIS is
However, we have a limit as to accepting refugees. Our economy and national security cannot afford the costs of these refugees. In my opinion, the ultimate goal for helping Syrian refugees is to take back the lost territory and restore their country. With the current war lasting more than 5 years and not showing any signs of terminating, Syria needs more international military support than ever. Regarded as the world’s policeman, the US have the responsibility to help suppress it and contain the spread of terrorism in the
Some may think the Syrian refugee crisis is not ongoing, but there are Syrian children being affected and dealing with the trauma of losing loved ones. Even if this conflict is in a different country, American citizens can still help. In the article Syrian refugee crisis: Facts to know, it states the severity of the problem issuing, “Civilians have been continually in harm's way, caught in the crossfire and charging front lines. Civilian infrastructure has been targeted, leading to mass civilian casualties, including women and children” (Johnson n.pag.). These people are getting wrongfully killed and are in a tough state of mind. They can barely leave their homes without being in a battlefield and in dangers way. Six years has been long enough,
The people of Syria are being killed by bombs, chemical weapons, starvation and dehydration (“What’s Happening”). The U.S has donated 4.5 billion dollars in aid since the conflict has begun (Long), but merely providing money does not suffice for proper aid. Syrian people's homes and livelihoods have become diminished into nothing but rubble. One million people have applied for asylum in Europe; however, the United States must rise up and offer resettlement opportunities to this war-torn community, as well. The benefits reaped from opening borders to Syrian borders are not just limited to maintaining America’s core purpose of freedom and opportunity for all, but they also extend to fulfilling economic and strategic interests.
A famous philosopher theologian once wrote a book entitled, How Shall We Then Live? In light of the current Syrian Refugee Crisis, I find myself asking the asking the question, "How Shall I Then Live?"
Syria’s civil war is a really big problem in our society right now. Many of the people living there have been killed or forced to leave the country. The issue is starting to be an immense problem for many European countries. Many families are leaving Syria and seeking asylum in different countries such as: Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey. These people are wanting to make new homes in these countries but face many overwhelming struggles. The conditions of Syria are horrible. People are becoming sick due to lack of sanitation and kids are ill-treated and famished. Most kids have dropped out of school and many children are forced to work to support their families. These families have decided that staying is more
Evolution; the biological term for change over time. However, this word extends to much more than simply a bird’s beak getting longer over generations. This principle can also be associated with the growth of a person, but in a much more metaphysical fashion. To give an example, throughout this performance task, I have evolved as a writer, student, and team member. This is clearly exemplified through the steps my team and I took to complete this essay.
Since 2011, Syria has been engaged in a Civil War with protestors against the government and members of the extremist group ISIS, and approximately 7.6 million people have been displaced from their homes (usnews.com 2015). As the conflict destroys more homes and livelihoods each year, an increasing number of civilians have been forced to leave Syria and try to find safety elsewhere. Already a contentious issue, the Syrian refugee crisis has awakened tensions, both economic and social as debate erupts over what to do with the refugees.In response to the crisis, while some countries like Germany have pledged to help the refugees, (New Statesman 2015 1) only 2,340 have been admitted. Clearly, more needs to be done in order to help the refugees. Although there are economic and population concerns to be considered, the humanitarian conflict that faces the refugees and solutions already available are reason enough for Europe to increase the numbers of Syrian refugees allowed in.
During recent years, Syrian refugee crisis gradually became one of the major issues in the worldwide. On the evening of 13 November 2015, a series of terrorist attacks occurred in Paris. The attacks caused 129 deaths. According to the Washington post “A key bit of evidence that emerged in the investigation of the Paris terror attacks, which saw at least 129 people killed on Friday, is a supposed Syrian passport found near the body of one of the slain assailants. It bore the name of a Syrian national who apparently transited through Greece in early October.” (Ishaan, T,2015). Since the evidence suggests, France and other western country begin to notice Syrian refugee crisis in Europe, North America, and other countries. According to my research, I realize Syrian refugees became a serious issue in worldwide including humanitarianism crisis in Syria or how refugee issue exists, the general situation in the different country ,how are refugee’s future is going to be and how refugee relate to terrorism.
While Syria has a civil war to contend with, terrorist groups have begun to take advantage of the situation in order to further expand their reign of influence. Terrorist groups similar to the Islamic State have begun to infiltrate Syria in hopes of creating new camps and to take control of Syria as a whole. “The second factor is to recognize the fact that the real threat is not Bashar Assad but the Islamic State. “The collapse of the Assad regime would be the worst possible outcome for American interests—depriving Syria of its remaining state institutions and creating more space for the Islamic State and other extremists to spread mayhem” (How). With their involvement it has made the conflict even greater and has only increased the involvement of foreign nations. With the regime and rebels having to fight in both