The Peace Of A New Home For Democracy

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

“a really, really tough case” that defies historical parallels. Foreign involvement in the Syrian Civil War refers to political, military and operational support to parties involved in the ongoing conflict in Syria that began in March 2011, as well as active foreign involvement. Most parties involved in the war in Syria receive various types of support from foreign countries and entities based outside Syria. The ongoing conflict in Syria is widely described as a series of overlapping wars between the regional and world powers, primarily between the U.S. and Russia as well as between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

(Michales) The Russian Defense Ministry said that a training camp and ammo depot were destroyed by bombings near the Islamic State’s defector capital in Syria, Raqqa. The countries of France, Turkey, the United States, Germany, Britain, Qutar, and Saudi Arabia; all say that Russia’s actions will “only fuel more radicalization and extremism.” (Michales) Russia’s airstrikes complicate U.S. efforts to build a moderate opposition in Syria, designed to counter the Islamic State there. (Michales) Pentagon efforts to train and deploy forces stalled before Russia’s airstrikes, but any future recruitment could be difficult if the Pentagon doesn’t provide U.S- backed rebels with guarantee of protection if they come under Russian attack. (Michales) Iraq is accepting help from both the United States and Russia is an ally to the Shiite- dominated government, Iraqi leaders will follow them, while the U.S has been trying to force the Iraqis to compromise with the Sunnis. Nonetheless, when the time comes, Iraq will pick Russia for help to fight

President Obama’s strategic plan in Iraq and Syria is to continue Airstrikes to slow the forward progression of ISIS, while utilizing deployed U.S. service members to work with coalition partners to assist with partner building capacities. These partners include “Iraqi Security Forces, Kurdish Peshmerga forces, and moderate Syrian fighters, and both Sunni and Shia militia groups.”3 To be successful in this endear as mentioned by Sec Carter, “the only way to have a lasting defeat of ISIL is to have someone who can govern and secure territory once ISIL is defeated, a local force on the ground. That 's why the strategy calls for the United States to help train and equip, and then help enable local ground forces.”4 Without basic security the Government of Iraq (GOI)

I am writing to you today as a student at the College of William and Mary. I am in an International Security class and recently we studied the events occurring in Syria. As you are well aware, the situation in Syria has been dramatically deteriorating in recent months with the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the recent entrance of Russia into the conflict. Syria, meanwhile, has been in the midst of a ravaging civil war since the early spring of 2011. Currently, the government of Syria is led by President Bashar al-Assad, a member of the Syrian Ba’ath Party, a branch of the same Ba’ath Party that Saddam Hussein was also a member of. This similarity may lead some to think that Syria will end up like Iraq, with a

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has been in charge since 2000, following on from his late father who ruled for 30 years. Commencing in March of 2011, an anti-regime uprising has since escalated into Civil War where it has been estimated that more than 400,000 have been killed (CNN, 2017). Just this death toll alone proves the danger and inhumane conditions the people of Syria have been living in for over six years. Controlling large areas of Northern and Eastern Syria, Islamic State (IS) have been left battling government forces, rebel brigades and air strikes from

After destroying ISIL in Iraq, enemy forces in Syria will be defeated by ongoing efforts of local Syrian rebels, Assad forces, and/or Russian intervention.

An editorial in a Nazi-run German newspaper claimed that blacks in the United States were treated worse than Jews in Germany. Black men and friendly white men were the main targeted group. Whites believed that African Americans deserved to endure harsh brutal lychings mainly behind dealings with a white woman. A black male was lynched for causing any slight discomfort to a white woman whether it was winking at them, looking directly into the face or eyes, failing to distance himself, touching or brushing against a white woman. African American’s issues became more dramatic after reconstruction and entering World War II. During the last decades of the nineteenth century, blacks enjoyed a little social independence, political inclusion, and educational

Moreover, the State Department has been using Secretary of State John Kerry’s hint that the administration might be open to negotiating with the Iranian aligned Syrian dictator, Bashar al-Assad (Patten). Even though the U.S. is capable of destroying ISIS and rolling back the Tehran regime at the same time, Washington needs to prepare a plan to sanction the foreign policies with a convergent approach to defeating ISIS but not through fighting a war. ISIS is a dangerous pro-state that engages in enslaving and forcing people to take them under their control. They seem powerful at the point, whereas U.S. administration should be ready and build an effective global wide political organization to help clarify the situation on the ground. The U.S. Air force is more advanced and capable of gaining an early winning through an advance attack, if needed.

Introduction: I think that everyone here can pretty much agree that the United States is known as the leader of the world. This title comes with responsibility, and one of those responsibilities is defending nations that cannot defend themselves. This is exactly what we are doing by attacking ISIS, and it is the right thing to do. This topic is incredibly relevant, as our airstrikes began a little more than a month ago and they are planned to continue for the next three years. After a great amount of research and studying, I can confidently say that America needs to continue the airstrikes in Syria in an effort to eradicate ISIS. I will convince you that these airstrikes need to continue

Arming rebels to fight an enemy of the United States has backfired in the past. Because of this, when it comes to attempting to convince the the surrounding countries around Syria to comply, the last resort is offering weapons. The initial hope is that these countries will simply want to do whatever they can to stop ISIS, because of the the threat that ISIS poses to their neighboring countries. ISIS does pose a threat to everyone, especially their neighbors. However, simply because of this threat, it is not for sure that they will join the fight and adhere to this solution without any rewards. The United States needs to convince these countries of their importance, make them understand that the United States cannot accomplish what needs to be done without their help. Making them fell important is the first step. Next when establishing military bases near Syria in these countries, the bases are not just to be created for military reason but as well as aide and harboring refugees, all while under the control of the United State Military. Step two

Another Important reason to step up our game is that the Russian army backs the Syrian army which now allows them to have the artillery to destroy their opponents like ISIS and the Kurds. In his article in the Independent Patrick Cockburn Informs readers that the Syrian army has been Reclaiming lands with the support of the Russian army. This is alarming since the United States backs groups like the Kurds and hope they will over through President al-assad, however this is clearly not the case as the opposite effect seems to be happening for these rebel groups. Secondly In the Article Putin’s Middle East Dream The Authors say putin took the weakness of the Syrian government as threat to their nation’s security as they have a weak economy. The reason this is important is because Russia has a reason to use their military and as we know show little fear during war. Now that Russia is heavily involved in the middle east the need to protect american influence is higher than ever with the Syrian government regain control of their nation.

While the United States has taken some action to deal with this pressing issue, it has not been enough thus far. According to the Journal of Strategic Security, specializing in the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism, point out that military launches through air strikes have managed to lessen ISIS’s control in Iraq and Syria by de-financing the group through limiting their use access oil. However, this alone has not and will not stop the functioning of ISIS. The Journal of Strategic Security expresses that while the military movement was a good effort, ISIS has plans “to expand its support base and intensify its attacks outside of Iraq and Syria.” Simply putting restrictions on ISIS is not enough, just as attacking from the air is counter productive and causing more damage rather than removing ISIS. Likewise, the Journal of Strategic Security continues to discuss that ISIS has a solid group of foreign fights worldwide that are disposable and able to be controlled easily. This leaves room for continual attacks and replenishment of members. Thus, it is imperative that the United States use ground troops to eradicate

“The New American Foundation's Brian Fishman recommends a patient approach of training and modestly arming rebels,” said an online article for the Council of Foreign Relations. Others suggest that the U.S. should reach out for the non-extremists in Syria and work with them to most importantly secure the collapse of Assad’s regime. The U.S. helped over the

Essentially, they were taught how to use explosives and other weapons to fight back against the oppressive Assad government. Margolis went on to explain that eventually ISIS had intermixed with the rebels, gained access to arms, and reclaimed control over the attempt to overthrow the socialist government. Several other countries including Turkey and Saudi Arabia are aiding Syrian civilians whether it be by funding the rebels, hosting refugees, or setting up military bases in Syria. When President Trump took office in 2017, he elected to halt the arms funding that was allegedly fueling the six year conflict. While the details of President Trump’s plans are not detailed, Josh Rogin of The Washington Post wrote that a Trump official stated, "It's a strategy that we are already implementing. The objectives are to weaken Iranian influence across the region broadly." The statement vaguely suggests that The US is assisting Syria in the overturn is Assad rule one day at a time and is something that will not occur