Syria

Lesson Learned?

The European Parliament has asked President Assad to step down. The Opposition in Syria went public by naming 70 of the 140 members currently holding seats in the opposition. The E.U. along with the United States has wanted Assad to step down since mid-August. They pressured him to reform and end the violence of the peaceful protests but no steps were taking to end the violence. Turkey a once strong ally of Syria has now also called for the Syria government to carry out reforms. With international and regional pressure on Assad it is only time until changes will be made in Syria.

Although the opposition council will not except help from the international world for support it is imperative that the E.U. and other organizations are ready to step in and provide aid. This uprising plays a huge role on international affairs affecting the Islamic World. The ball started rolling with Egypt and Libya and now must take full effect in Syria. If the other countries do not help and take action progress in the Middle East uprisings will hit a wall. The rise of democracy in Syria will help secure peace throughout the Middle East, but if international support is not present a power vacuum will ensue with different opposition groups vying for power. Egypt and Libya are a perfect example that taking out a dictator is only half the battle in revolution.

Liberal

http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2011/09/15/167032.html?PHPSESSID=gguh3i57qn7k5jhkj8c39gno61

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14929813

September 15, 2011 at 10:59 pm