History of Syria

today with Syria. The world has not learned it’s lessons from the events of the Holocaust because innocent people are dying, being forced out of their homes, and the United States is hesitating to help out Syria. The world has not learned it’s lessons from the events that have happened in the Holocaust. One reason the world has not learned it’s lessons from the Holocaust is that innocent people are still dying. An example from the text that the world has not learned it’s lesson is “Over 100 thousand of Syrian Civilians have been killed since 2011.” A second example to support my reason about innocent people dying is some Syrian Refugees are loosing their lives trying to find safety. These people are faces with hunger, fighting sickness, and other challenging things. Also the refugee camps are not the cleanest nor safest places for them to be either. Their homes at the camps are tents made of sheets and some people may not be able to afford them so they might suffer in the coldness at the…

crisis, and thus it forms during the Syrian refugee crisis. While these refugees are struggling to adapt and find a sense of home and familiarity, the situation surround them and the tensions between natives are breeding monsters. Using Cohen’s monster thesis, “The Monster Stands at the Threshold… of Becoming”, to examine the stories of the Syrian refugees, it becomes apparent how native citizens create a monster in these refugees as well as themselves, leading to refugee’s struggles to adapt…

As we currently stand on the brink of war in Syria, it is imperative that we as a country understand our chances and possible outcomes of such a war. Syria resides in the breadbasket of human civilization, and has a rich, diverse, and historical culture. To win a war you must fully understand the operational environment. The focus of this paper will be on the different people, organizations, and groups found in this diverse country. To assist in that objective, this paper will attempt to…

do multiple attempts to lend a hand, but other times our minds are not completely wrapped around the issue at hand which makes it hard to assist those who are witnessing the war firsthand. One example is the war in Syria; it has been going on for four years yet it seems like we were finally aware of its destruction when the picture of the three year old, Aylan Kurdi, was shown to the public. The picture did spread awareness to the world about the issue at hand but it slowly faded away.…

Syrian Refugees What would you do if you had a moment 's notice to pack and leave everything you once knew? This is what has been happening to Syrians for the past few years, sometimes only having time to take their families. 22.8% of the Syrian refugees signing up with the UNHCR are 18-59 year old males while 23.8% are females. 3 out of 4 of those females are single mothers with children. (Ross 8) Since the war in Syria broke out millions of refugees are looking for a place to live. The United…

Abu Ali, a commander of the Free Syrian Army fighting against Assad in Aleppo. After two years of filming, influences under Bronfenbrenners system become recognizable. Mohammad is a twelve year old boy. He is the son of Hala and Abu Ali. He enjoys his family, playing with his cousins and living a social life. Although his development is not largely talked about during his stay in Aleppo, he holds a traditional role as the only son and eldest sibling. He most likely observes his fathers…

Syria: The Conflict, Mass Murder, and the Drive to Fight Back What happened to Syria, and why is the country in a major crisis? What is the United States of America doing to help the oppressed Syrians? Who is Assad, and why he is killing and murdering his own people? What role does Russia play in all of this? The Syrian Conflict has been going on for years. Why has it gotten so bad, and will this country be “saved”? These are the ongoing questions that plague people all over the world today.…

Syria is a country in Western Asia, the absolute location is 33.5000oN, 36.3000oE. Syria is borders Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea on the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq on the east and Jordan to the south. The population of Syria today is 22,087,048. Syria considers their government to be a republic government. Their government consists of an executive, legislative, and judicial branch. When leaders are getting elected, the president is elected by the popular vote, then the president…

countries. This blind hatred backs the bulk of the reasoning behind those who are against Syrian involvement and refugee aid along with what this opposition views as notable counter-claims. The main claim in opposition of accepting refugees is the evidence that host countries are suffering from the bombardment of the refugees and as a result, their livelihood has taken a toll. In the article “Development and Protection Challenges of the Syrian Refugee Crisis,” Zetter, Roger, and Ruaudel focus…

Civil War has been a controversial issue for a while now. According to CNN Student News, the war has been going on for almost five years. The article, “Syria: The story of the conflict,” on www.bbc.com, states that more than 250,000 Syrians have been killed in the conflict, “which began with anti-government protests before escalating into a full scale war.” The story of the Syrian Civil War, starts from that point in time. After the protests intensified, and became a full blown civil war, it…