Summary:
As the war continues, more have become in Assad’s favor. Russia,
Assad’s key ally as well as the U.S. is pushing for peace. They are currently
negotiating in Geneva. Since the attacks on rebel territory, the U.S. and
Russia has been put under pressure to attend the discussions. President Assad’s
fear of losing power has caused a lot of unnecessary conflict due to his desire
to stay in control. The deal that has been made between the U.S., Russia and
Assad to dismantle the chemical weapons located in Syria has allowed the Assad administration
to regain legitimacy. The goal has shifted from ‘toppling Assad’ to stopping
the jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda who are now considered terrorists.
Analysis:
The U.S., who once made an attempt to stay neutral, is now
fully involved in the civil war that has been brewing in Syria for over two
years. It seems as if the U.S. went in as a mediator in order to solve the
terrorist issue that could later affect the country. Although the rebels are
trying to take their country back from the Assad administration, they are
becoming a terrorist towards their own country as well as others surrounding
them. The U.S. Russia deal to dismantle Syria’s weapons could soon back fire
due to the alliance shift. As Assad’s military gains strength, the rebel groups
will as well causing the war to become “a war that cannot be won.” The outside
interference is not benefiting anyone, it is making the situation escalate more
than it should be.
Gabrielle Hill
11/15/2013
4:46PM
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