http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15769804
The Russian foreign minister,Sergei Lavrov, is attempting to use the continuing violent attacks and uprising in Syria to motivate the international community to condemn the conflict. As the statement shows, the difference between terrorism and civil war is not always clear, as both are violent means used in order to change government. In this case it was the Free Syrian Army which attacked an army base, as they are a group of renegade soldiers it is obvious that this was a terrorist action. Lavrov's warning though will hopefully help to show other nation's that action is required in order to help create a stable government in Syria.
Emily Frisk
TA: John Friday 10:00am
This article highlights the ambiguity of the terms "terrorism" and "civil war." The actions of these renegade soldiers may seem like small and somewhat insignificant events within the larger movement that is currently sweeping through Syria and other Arab countries, but they were significant enough to incite reaction from Russia. Russia's labeling of the conflict as "resembling civil war" may encourage outside intervention in the country. I thought it was interesting that Russia was the country stepping up and calling for an end to violence after vetoing a UN resolution condemning violence and calling for dialogue between the government and rebel groups.
ReplyDeleteMatt Russo
TA: John 11:00AM