ISIS: A Major Source Of Conflict In Iraq

With a death toll in the hundred of thousands, and millions displaced, the Syrian civil war has become a violent mark on the world’s history. What started as a peaceful protest has spread over five years, has evolved into a war with a tyrannical government, a clashing rebellion, and terrorism fighting either side. But what is it that really fuels the immense amount of violence? It can be narrowed down to four groups that are obvious. The government and the rebels are the forerunners in violence in the war, sure, but they aren’t the only ones. There are the terrorist groups, with skewed views to support the destruction of people and things around them, and in itself the stark difference of the religions and ethnicities of Syria. Who causes

Islamic States of Iraq and Sham ISIS, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al Qaeda in Iraq, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Islamic State, Da’ish is an active group formed c. 2014. ISIS is a terrorist group that sole purpose is pushing their beliefs on others and if their religion isn’t accepted in the appropriate way (how they expected) they then result to violence. Da’ish is the official name of the terrorist group known as ISIS, dramatically arrived and shocked many people in the West. The horrifying and violent events that have occurred since the appearance if ISIS struck fear into the hearts of people all across the world. Even though fear is an extreme emotion, the hatred that came with it is even stronger and is more Ernest.

The move is based on the notion that the current Syrian president, Bashar Al Assad, has waged a war on his own people who oppose him. The Syrian conflict has killed more than 100,000 Syrians and has forced millions to go abroad. Despite these harrowing facts, before the United States and its allies consider an intervention into the country, a number of details have to be examined deeply and using numerous schools of thoughts and perspectives. There is a lot at state in the country and one cannot afford to overlook in calculating the decision to intervene. In order to do so, one must first consider the dimensions of the ethical dilemma faced by the West in deciding what actions to take against ISIS. The self-proclaimed Islamic State occupies around 30% of Syria and rules according to harsh Islamic law and commits mass murders and horrendous human rights violations. The jihadist organization claims that its acts of terror against foreigners are retribution for the American drone-oriented bombings of ISIS in Syria. The moral philosophy, ethical thinking and deontological rights of Syrians have to play a role in whether the United States intervenes or not. What should be done, if anything, about the impeding human rights catastrophe that has resulted from the Syrian conflict? What does the mainstream debate about Syria and the

As of recent, there is an ongoing debate over the response of the Obama administration related to the events occurring in Syria and the potential violation by the Syrian government of customary international law and relevant treaties and conventions in the use of chemical weapons against its own people. The conflict itself has history which is required to be thoroughly examined before conclusions can be placed and actions are to be carried out. The Syrian Civil War has not only affected the lives of Syria’s citizens but has becoming a pressing issue in direct international relations between countries like Russia and the United States. Obama’s administration has their own response to the crisis at hand and believes that a military strike is a fully legal move to make given the situation present at hand. According to the evidence, it would seem possible that a violation has not occurred and that the threat by Obama’s administration to use force in the Syrian crisis stands on illegitimate grounds because the proceedings are done by Syrian government on their own grounds. However the atrocious actions committed by the Assad regime could in fact provide legality to military intervention by the United States. Finally, the focus will be to determine whether chemical weapons are in fact the sole factor for international intervention.

The terrorist group called the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS, is currently a serious threat in our lives. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is a terrorist group that is located in Iraq. This group came to be, due to the United States’s invasion in Iraq. This invasion, and growth of this new

“The panicked reactions, fanned by right-wing politicians in the United States and Europe, to ‘declare war’ on the Islamic State are mostly just noise. None of those proposing that kind of response offer the slightest idea of how it would be done; all they have is an understandable desire, which we share, to obliterate the terrorist group also known as ISIS,” wrote the New York Times editorial board. Syria fell under a French Mandate after the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire following World War I, and then struggled to achieve independence. The Assad family used repressive police state measures to ensure a stable government in Syria. An increase of opposition caused Bashar al-Assad to inflict more brutality and dictatorship.

The Syrian refugee crisis is an outcome of the civil war that has suffered this country over four years. Therefore, a solution to this conflict is urgently needed to stop the humanitarian tragedy and the flood of refugees. In Syria’s civil war, the critical mass participation of local and international actors, with different priorities, perceptions and interests, has dramatically reduced the likelihood of a negotiated or military solution. In this context, the United Nation Security Council is the most suitable and pragmatic space to lead and seek for a multilateral solution, instead of continuing with these failed unilateral or bilateral military interventions that have taken place in Syria. The UN Security Council should promote a converging and problem-solving approach between Russia, the United States and other regional powers involved in Syria’s crisis, like Saudi Arabia and Iran; and then try to negotiate with the Government, rebels and paramilitary groups, as well as define an international strategy to defeat Jihadists.

The Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (ISIS) is a radical terrorist organization which has separated itself from other terrorist organizations through its scope of violence, ability and pervasive rhetoric. Since its rise to prominence, the group has caused both localized and international turmoil and loss of civilian life. Despite the ardent failure of the United Nations and its member states to recognize the Islamic state as a legitimate state, ISIS has managed to control and establish governance over large swaths of both Syria and Iraq in their mission to create a global caliphate. Because of this, combating the terrorism of ISIS could be considered a two pronged problem. First, combating the terrorism of both the terrorist groups and its attacks on military and civilians and the spread of its ideology. And secondly attacking an insurgent government with the resources and founding of a state. The Islamic State’s continual growth and resilience in the face of global adversity shows the magnitude of the power and versatility of the group. ISIS is an insurgent organization, once pushed to the edges of society has managed to successfully transform itself into an organization that controls territory, attracts recruits from around the world, and continues to make gains against other rebel groups and national armies. The rise of the Islamic state can be attributed to many social, and global circumstances such as the destability in the regions of the middle east due

ISIS, or The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) or Levant (ISIL), is a radical group situated in parts of Syria and Iraq. ISIS intends to create a

With the spread of the Arab Spring, the revolutionary wave of demonstrations, riots, and civil wars in the Middle East that began on 18 December 2010, pro-democracy Syrians rose in rebellion to the existing regime of Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s president. Assad’s regime brutally fought back and with the escalation in violence, Syria descended into a civil war, with each side scrambling for control over towns and cities (Rodgers). The Syrian government has committed several war crimes such as torture, rape, murder and the use of chemical weapons, which led to the death of thousands, in an attempt to crush the opposition movement and regain control over Syria. Additionally, the civil war, has aided the rise of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and

Amidst all the chaos, ISIS took the chance to establish their presence, being one of the rebel groups that captured major cities. With the growing power of ISIS, major powers have intervened by siding rebel groups and the Assad government in the interest of eliminating ISIS.

In Syria, Saudi Arabia want the Assad regime to fall in order to put in a Sunni Arab regime friendly to Saudi interests. They’re forcefully in support of the USA prospect of military action. Saudi Arabia’s obsession has been Iran. Both powers have their own spheres of influence, and are locked in a battle for regional hegemony. So they see the downfall of the Assad regime as a decisive blow against Iran’s government. Saudi Arabia has transformed this desire into action by funding and arming Syrian rebels, including Islamists. Qatar, another oil-rich country, is supporting its own group of insurgents, and these include jihadists. Thanks to these nations, there is now foreign fighters operating in Syria.

Nowadays, we can scarcely turn on our televisions or pick up a newspaper without being confronted with yet another depressing news item about the Syrian civil war. As the crisis in Syria rages the question of whether western countries especially UK should intervene militarily in order to halt the Syria regime’s slaughter of innocent civilians is raised. Should the western countries turn a blind eye to the atrocities that take place in Syria or should they use force and intervene to the state affairs of another state in order to quell the violence? This essay is

Through observation of conflicts in the Middle East during recent times, the spread and viciousness of ISIS/ISIL is alarming. With widespread atrocities committed and championed by the faction, it is obvious that action must be taken in some form. With over 62 countries taking part in air strikes and supplying other military aid, including the United States, France and Canada, action is already underway. Yet, the question of legality still remains. While every participating country has found a way to legitimize its campaign, there are two sides to every legal battle. What follows is an in-depth look into both arguments, analyzing key points both for and against intervention in the Middle East in regards to ISIS/ISIL. These points include, but are not limited to, United Nation Charters, collective and individual self-defense, and the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force

Syrian war efforts are muddled to say the least – with the involvement of the US, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Jordan, the Gulf States, and regional demographic/political/military groups ranging from ISIS to Hezbollah and the Kurds, the chaos is boundless. With blurred lines in loyalty and even less agreement among the political & military groups that have loosely banded-together, it has precipitated the perfect storm for abandonment of agreed upon international law by many, if not all parties involved. United States and Russian interests are diametrically opposed in this Syrian proxy war, and both have used force when it seems specifically prohibited to do so under the UN Charter 2(4). Speaking from a formal standpoint, it seems objectively true