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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

The Syrian Civil War has had a profound effect of all Syrians as well as neighbouring countries and the international community. With more than 11 million homeless Syrians comes consequences beyond what most of the world population has ever experienced or anticipated. Of the displaced, almost 5 million are refugees outside Syria and around 6 million have been displaced inside Syria, with half of all displaced Syrians being children. The main causes of displacement amongst the population is the violence committed by all sides of the war, and which often targets civilians or centres of high civilian activity (such as markets, hospitals, schools, workplaces or high density residential areas). One main group heavily affected by the conflict

The Syrian Wars were one of the most devastating in the Hellenistic world; they changed the political and economic landscape of the region permanently in a way that hadn 't happened since the conquests of Alexander. These wars brought about the end of the Pharaohs, they allowed Rome to come and seize Egypt and Syria, and Parthia to annex what was left of the Seleukid dynasty. The massive impact these wars had upon the Hellenic world cannot be understated. Egypt would never rise to its former glory. It would become another province of Rome, later to be held by the Byzantines, and then Fatimids, where it would not regain true independence until 1922, shaking itself from British colonial rule. It is a shame that these wars are not given the rigorous study that they deserve. This paper aims to explore the Syrian Wars in three ways. It will begin with discussing how the death of Alexander the Great and his inability to form a sustainable bureaucracy and a proper heir set the stage for his generals to fight each other for his empire. It will focus upon the actions of Ptolemy and his successors, and their role in the Syrian wars, and how Ptolemaic power declined as the wars raged on. It will conclude by explaining how the aftermath of these wars lead to the demise of Ptolemaic power, and their eventual absorption into Rome. Because of the length of the timeline that will be discussed here (this paper will attempt to describe 200 years of history in under 15 pages), a narrative

Currently, the United States has only accepted 1,500 refugees from Syria, a number that is expected to double before this year ends. As countries in closer proximity to Syria and “Europe’s worst humanitarian disaster since World War Two” (Collinson, CNN.com), become overwhelmed with the burden of aiding the refugees, the pressure on President Obama, the State Department, and all political figures in America to take a stand has grown substantially. The State Departments spokesman John Kirby, talking about the refugees in need, stated that he “expects to see the U.S. take in even more going forward” (Collinson, CNN.com). The

Refugees face lots of difficulties in life, running from violence is only half the problem. Some of the people around the world believe that wealthy countries aren’t doing enough to help refugees find a place to live; others believe they are doing more than enough. A dispute happened between countries, people believe that United States is not giving enough support and resources to help the refugees maintain a healthy lifestyle, others disagree. One thing that is certain though is that refugees have to wait for a long time, before the states finally allow them to seek asylum. A large portion of the world 's population believes that the politically and economically stable countries are not doing enough to help the migrants and refugees.

Syrians are now the largest refugee population in the world (Mercy Corps). The numerous violence against civilians has been denouncing it by the Arab League, the European Union, the United States and other countries,(Civil War Fast Facts).The term “genocide” is one of the reasons of deaths of Syria. Syria was focused on the humanitarian crisis. Additionally the security and interest around the world. It’s an unfortunate event because Assad and his civilians are bombing each other.

The war, which has engulfed Syria, continuously attracts the attention of journalists and diplomats. It has already taken lives of at least 76000 people (Gladstone and Ghannam 4). Moreover, this confrontation has turned millions of Syrian citizens into refugees who need to seek asylum in various countries. To some degree, this conflict illustrates the instability of countries located in the Middle East. One cannot easily identify a single underlying cause of this war. Instead, much attention should be paid to the combination of factors that are related to the political landscape of the country, its religious tensions, economic recession, and

By the year 2017, America will be accepting one-hundred thousand refugees each year (Gordon, Smale, and Lyman). This number and topic is one of the most heated debates in our society today. The biggest question is, should we allow them in or keep them out. A huge percent of Americans are saying to keep them out. Why, because of fear. Few Americans say they should be allowed in, which is the best answer around. These refugees have had a hard past few years, and what they have to do to get here takes a lot of determination. As Americans, our moral standards and love for human beings should be the reason we say yes to these people seeking refuge.

Today’s refugee crisis that is occurring, is the most immense since World War Two; Yet, the United States is only taking around ten thousand refugees. If we were to look across the pond, other countries such Germany are taking in a much more substantial amount- over one million. I strongly think that we need to start taking in more families than ever before, and we need to find a way to speed up the security process.

The Civil war in Syria is not like typical internal conflicts due to the sheer number of different groups fighting in the same small territory. Primarily, this is a fight for power in the nation of Syria and each group has a special affinity for the land. This has led to a power struggle in the small area, and the people of the nation, whether they are fighting or not, are all suffering in different ways. There are some who have chosen to fight for their cause. They are not the majority, however. Many, half of the country in fact, have been displaced and forced to walk miles, in temperatures estimated more that 120 degrees fahrenheit, from their home country to refugee camps after suffering directly and immensely in their own homes. Not

When ISIS commenced operations against Bashar Al Assad and the Syrian government, foreign volunteers rushed to join their ranks, 200 American citizens among them. The presence and national security implications of these fighters is well documented by the media, and their motivations are transparent and easily discernible through propaganda produced by ISIS. But what about the 108 Americans who have fought for the Kurds against ISIS? While their individual motivations are expressed through interviews granted to the media, their motivations as a group and the greater implications of their service have been less scrutinized and deserve greater attention. There is a historical analogue to the present volunteers, however, that has been well documented and provides a basis with which to make an informed evaluation. In the Spanish Civil War of 1936 to 1939, 2800 Americans fought with the International Brigades of the Republicans against the Nationalists. The American volunteers fighting for the Kurds against ISIS exhibit many of the same characteristics and motivations of the Americans who fought for the Republicans in Spain. By showing that the motivations of the two groups—separated by a lifetime—are fundamentally the same, context can be provided. A feeling of responsibility to the broader, global humanity motivated both generations of volunteers. Ideology, though different in these two cases, was a driving factor for both groups: political in the Spanish Civil War and

As the U.S. struggles to come to a decision concerning the Syrian Refugee Crisis, the problem continues to grow in other parts of the world. This past November, the U. N. reached out to America, asking the country to honor their traditions and accept Syrian Refugees into the county to set an example for the rest of the world (Oren). However, fear of attack has made many countries more cautious and more likely to close their doors to Syrian refugees. Also, because America is taking so long to intervene, places such as Europe, North Africa and Asia are having to deal with the overflow of refugees. This means that they have to face the bulk of the problems that come with refugees as well, including the threat of future attacks, and immigrants slipping into the countries illegally.There are also many countries that have refused to take refugees, these countries include: Poland (Poland), Singapore, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia, some of the wealthiest countries in the middle east, have not offered to take in any Syrian Refugees, because these countries are already Islamized, and accepting refugees could lead to conflict. Russia, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea are also wealthy nations, but they have not accepted any refugees either, because they don’t want the conflict to be brought to their countries (The). Aside from Poland, european countries have made great strides when it comes to

The violence in Syria started in the southern City of Deraa when citizens were enraged by the arrest of 15 school-aged children who were tortured for tagging “revolutionary slogans on a school wall” (Grifften). The protests started off peaceful and the demands of the protesters included the release of the children, a pro- democratic government and more freedom for the individuals

Across the globe, the widespread refugee crisis has been severely mishandled by both European and non-European countries. The failure to organize and create new tactics has resulted in a mass influx of refugees on the borders of European countries (United Nations, 2016). Likewise, even though the crisis continues to generate national turmoil for nations that have been subjected to manage more than their country can reasonably handle, hardly any new legislation or programs have been implemented to require a shared responsibility of refugees amongst “well off’ countries. My proposal, called the Treaty of Immigration and Refugee Reform (TIRR) contains ideas that would require countries to share the responsibility of refugee placements, while also keeping the best interests of their own nation at the heart of the conversation. TIRR is a treaty that would consider many characteristics of nations that take in refugees and would seek to provide positive outcomes for both the citizens of the nation, and the fleeing refugees. For instance, TIRR would consider country size and environmental impacts, labor availability and tax subsidy prospects, population size, national poverty levels, and assimilation predictions when considering refugee allocations; by using these details we would be increase positive outcomes for all parties involved. Furthermore, since the treaty must be a “living” work that fluctuates with refugee emergencies, it requires a committee to constantly reevaluate

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.