The Effects of Syria’s Civil War on the World

Civil War in the Middle East

Civil and international warfare frequently erupt in the Middle East. When you mention the area, thoughts of instability, upheaval, and turmoil usually come to mind. A civil war that is currently raging in Syria has had a significant negative impact on the area and the entire world. Recent violence has increased because to the savagery of Islamic States and extremist groups, prompting international action. An international system is described as anarchy by the notion of realism. Countries are independent of one another and have sovereign powers. Each nation uses its state’s power to protect itself and pursue survival. Foreign invasion is a threat to any state, and the country will use their powers to defend and advance their national interest. Although Syria’s civil war began as a response to bad governance, it has affected the international community because it has caused the destabilization of Europe, the collapse of the global market, and the rise of terrorist groups.

Destabilization of Europe

First, Syria’s civil war has destabilized Europe. In the last century, when Europe enacted the open border agreement, it did not expect an overflow of migrants. In 2015, Europe received more than a million migrants from Syria due to the civil war happening in the region. Many people have died when trying to move to Europe by sea raising a moral challenge. The attack on Paris by the Islamic States ignited security retaliation across Europe. Currently, Europeans are building barriers along the border; however, the mass migration has strained the unity in Europe.

Collapse of the Global Market

Second, Syria’s civil war has led to the collapse of the global market. Due to the disarray of the Syrian government, terrorist groups have taken advantage and are currently having a strong foothold in the country. The situation has had a direct impact on the global markets that depend on the resources in the Middle East. The oil market has been affected since investors have lost confidence in the stability of the oil resources. The rise in oil prices has affected all economies.

Rise of Terrorist Groups

Third, Syria’s civil war has led to the rise of terrorist groups. The instability in the government paves the way for harmful terrorist organizations. The ISIS has resulted in tension in the region and globally due to the ongoing violence such as executing of opponents, sex slavery, slaughtering of minors, and bombing of states. Moreover, the terrorist group has conducted terror attacks in France and Yemen. The group has recruited thousands of young people from Europe to join them, and this has raised international concerns.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Syrian civil war has caused destabilization of Europe due to migrants, the collapse of the global market and rise of terrorist groups. The war is a threat to humanity and stability of countries. One might believe that it is easy to fix the problem. The war is more than just a bad government. The roots of Syria’s civil war lies in the domestic and sectarian conflicts that have always remained unresolved. The international community must intervene to find ways to end the war. Without a solution as soon as possible, other countries that experience uprising will be obliged to follow Syria’s approach, and this will result in turmoil for international affairs. The significance of good relations among the international community is beyond the Syria problem. Policy-makers should not allow differences concerning Syria policy to affect the international community.

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