The War Is Tearing The Country Of Syria Apart

Many U.S. citizens have no problem with Syrian refugees coming to America. According to both “Why America Could-and Should-Admit More Syrian Refugees.” and “Our Responsibility to Refugees”, The authors feel that The people of the United States are turning their backs on the refugees. In “Why America Could-and Should-Admit More Syrian Refugees.” the author says, “The United States has resettled over three million refugees, offering victims of persecution and conflict the opportunity to build a new life. Refugee resettlement is unequivocally safe. It would be wrong, both morally and politically, to curtail Syrian refugee resettlement, and why it is in fact both ethically imperative and politically expedient to instead expand U.S. commitment to refugee resettlement” (Long). This author sees nothing to fear from refugees. Furthermore, the writer of “Our Responsibility to Refugees” states, “The U.S. can do more and we must. Since 2011, more than 4.2 million Syrians have been displaced by war and violence, and fewer than 3,000 of them have resettled in the U.S. President Barack Obama has committed to resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees in the U.S. His administration needs to

The consequences of the conflict on outside nations has been tremendous. The Syrian Civil War has led to arguably the worst humanitarian crisis since World War 2, and although the plight of refugees through Europe is highly publicised, the number of refugees in Europe only accounts for 10% of the total number displaced across the world. The majority of Syrian refugees currently reside in neighbouring such as Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. The economic and social strain on these countries is immense, and the issue of aid and refugee resettlement has become a polarising issue in all countries which have offered/are discussing whether to take in refugees and resettle them. In fact, In Turkey alone, there are around 2,700,000 registered refugees in various camps and throughout the country. Turkey has also given $8,000,000,000 in aid to the cause. The situation is particularly bad in Jordan where almost 650,00 registered refugees reside. A Jordanian census conducted in 2015 showed that there were twice as many refugees as first thought, meaning that half were unregistered. The wave of refugees into

The current world refugee crisis is the worst since World War II with currently over 59.9 million forcibly displaced people, which equivalates to a 40% increase in 3 years. This influx of refugees can be seen as a crisis, many countries are under intense strain trying to taking in the large amounts who are fleeing from danger, with Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan and Egypt taking in 95% of fleeing Syrian refugees. Turkey taking in the most people with an estimated figure 1.9 million. However, countries in the Persian gulf, closer to Syria, have taken in no refugees. With nowhere to go, 1 in 4 refugees were forced resettle in poor countries such as Ethiopia. Europe has also been under much strain with small facilities for refugees and large numbers affecting the border states such as Italy, Greece and Bulgaria. Germany has resettled over 800 000 refugees, more than the whole of Europe in 2014.

One step towards improving the U.S.’s refugee policy is giving more aid to the countries who take in the most. While the United States is “the largest donor to the relief agencies” helping refugees settle in Lebanon, Turkey, and Jordan,

The United States federal government should accept the Syrian refugees. The refugee crisis is an international issue, and as an active leader in the international community, the United States should be doing its part in helping those in need. There are people who are in need of a safe place and enough food. With over 18 thousand refugees resettled in America, we are on the right track, but there is more we can provide. For example, Germany has accepted over one million refugees and, according to a foreign policy article in 2016, Sweden has taken 190,000 refugees in, which is two percent of its population. In this country, the federal government has helped relocate 12.5 thousand Syrian refugees, and while that is 12.5 thousand people helped, there are thousands more that need the aid as well. If the moral argument is not enough to push this country to provide relief in this crisis, perhaps the economic benefit would. Many Americans and citizens of other countries are worried about the impact of refugees on the economy. However, a Washington Post article soothes all doubts by citing several examples in various places around the world, from Cleveland, Ohio to Uganda, to say that refugees do not limit the economy of the country they are taking asylum in. It is true that there is an initial cost for helping refugees settle, paying for housing and food, but as time passes, there is a net profit for the federal government. Bringing in new possible-workers and

The uprising in Syria started in March 2011 and has quickly turned into a full-scale civil war. According to the United Nations, there’s an estimated more than 250,000 people have been killed throughout the revolution(Robins-Early). In addition, more than 4.2 millions of Syrian have become refugees according to the UNHCR. Since 2011, only 1500 Syrian refugees have been accepted into the United States. However, in early September, President Obama’s administration had announced that there will be at least 10,000 refugees entering the next year(Yan). The debate on whether Syrian refugees should be allowed to enter the U.S. is intensifying, although some people have said that it is not moral to refused refugees’ entering, many people have argued against it due to the safety concerns over the screening process, the panic and tensions that would create which lend to more xenophobic prejudices towards Muslims.

The Immigration Act of 1965 erased quotas and immigration from Syria to the US. Syrian migrant have been making the news with their efforts in trying to make the US their home. So, the question that is asked frequently is, “Should the United States continue to allow Syrian’s to migrate to the America?” Twenty six governors in the US have stated to the media and President Obama. They would bar any Syrian refugees from settling in their respective states. Fear of extremist hiding as refugees to gain entry into the United States, is the huge concern. From a legal stance, technically, governors can’t bar refugees from coming to the United States and settling in their territories. But, what they can do is make the process a little harder by asking the State Department not to allow such settlement in their

Due to the vast amount of refugees, a number of countries have been accepting Syrian refugees, the US being one of them. Just today the US has planned to go up from eight thousand to ten thousand refugees. Although the number of refugees is increasing,

A refugee is a human being, which is overlooked many times when examining situations in the Middle East. The inhumane behavior in the Middle East is becoming desensitized; so much so many western media outlets are avoiding it. These refugees possess the same inalienable rights as any other human; however, ISIS is constantly terminating them. Numerous western countries (or affluent middle eastern countries) with a well-developed infrastructure are currently failing to assist in a large-scale humanitarian effort to combat this assault on human rights. Thus, putting stress on countries surrounding the “hot zone” or major migration areas, are being forced to compromise their economic and political development to ensure the safety of over four million Syrian Refugees. These Syrian refugees are escaping persecution and indoctrination to face a new onset of problems in these unequipped nations. Immediately, the major countries of the world need to create a comprehensive effort to resolve the dehumanization in the Middle East and assist the “hub” nations care for these people.

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

Syria’s Civil War is by far the worst humanitarian crisis of our time ("Quick Facts: What You Need to Know about the Syria Crisis"). What started as anti-government protests escalated into a full-scale civil war. Half the country’s population — more than 11 million people — have been killed or forced to flee their homes as a result of the Syrian Civil War(Asare, Patrick, Gritten, Offer, & Rodgers). As forces loyal to Dictator Bashar al-Assad, those opposed to his rule, and jihadist militants from ISIS clash, the innocent civilians impacted by the war are scrambling to find sanctuary. The recent crisis around the influx of the Syrian refugees escaping the Syrian Civil War impacts all countries, particularly the USA. The United States Congress has passed a bill that, as of January 2016, will permit 10,000 Syrian refugees into the United States. Syria is extremely diverse in ethnic makeup, but relatively homogeneous in regards to socioeconomic status, majority of Syrians lacking equal access to economic opportunity. In fact, the Syrian Civil War has caused several issues that have ruined prospective financial developments. As a result, the Syrian pound has depreciated to the lowest it has ever been (Butter). By coming to the USA, Syrian refugees can find several opportunities where they otherwise would have been threatened or marginalized. Although the number of Syrian refugees coming into the USA is relatively small, they are helpful to the American economy, bringing important

This issue was chosen due to its scope. The Syrian refugee crisis is among a list of issues that will not only shape the world in 2016 but also dominate news outlets in upcoming years. Because of the despairing situation, many governments are struggling to find ways to handle the rush of individuals seeking asylum, for the fact that it seems the crisis is worsening. In addition, the media coverage on the topic sparked my interest and led me to research information because I had no idea what was occurring and the detriment of the issue.

The United States, Denmark, and Austria’s unwillingness to take refugees are evidence that the United States is fearful of people from this region, and that Denmark and Austria’s politicians feel that they do not have the resources to take in a lot of refugees. Denmark’s politicians are wanting to control the flow of refugees seeking asylum in their countries, and Steve Hendrix notes that “Austria has

The Syrian Civil War is a continuing international conflict caused by the backlash of President Bashar al-Assad’s government. In early 2011, the Arab Spring protests sparked nationwide protests against the government. The protest gradually morphed into armed rebellion. While the civil unrest grew, many native Syrians fled their homeland for the protection and safety of their families. Over two million Syrians are estimated to be living in refugee camps in Turkey but many Syrians who traveled to other countries were told that they could only stay for a temporary amount of time. One country that opened its doors to the refugees is Germany, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel remarked that it was a “fundamental right to asylum for the politically persecuted knows no upper limit; that also goes for refugees who come to us from hell of a civil war.” While Germany and other northern European countries seems like a haven for the Syrian refugees, the path there is long, crossing into other countries that are less than welcoming of the refugees, like Hungary. European countries need to find humanitarian ways to help the Syrian refugees.

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.