The Impact of International Relations on Syria's Political Development

This report provides an analysis of the impact of international relations on the political development of Syria. It begins by examining the effects of international actions, such as the 2018 bombing, on Syria's political landscape, highlighting the violation of international law. The report then delves into Syria's position on international mechanisms, specifically focusing on human rights issues and the country's relationship with the International Criminal Court. It explores the concept of regional cooperation and security threats within the context of the Syrian conflict. The report also investigates how the civil war has affected neighboring nations, discussing the mixed impact on trade. Furthermore, it examines how developments in neighboring and other countries, including humanitarian aid from the European Union, have influenced Syria's political development. The report concludes by referencing relevant sources to support its findings.

Running head: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
International Relations
3/19/2019

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1. Effect of International Relation on Political Development in Syria
It is not an overestimation that the bombing of Syrian facilities by the Alliance of the United
States, on 14th April shocked the whole world. Though the unpredictable and unreliable
messages on Twitter by president Trump shaped a huge concern in the political circles and
among the public, such development was believed to be inconceivable (Zhyrun, 2018). The
attack in contradiction of the nation deprived the approval of the United Nations Security
Council is a clear destruction of the international law and mainly the United Nations Charter.
Foreign Direct Investment in Syria
Source [(CEIC, 2011)]
2. The position of Syria on International Mechanism
Human Rights – The human right position in Syria is considered to be very poor according
to international observers. From 1963 a state of emergency was in force, which allowed
powers to the security forces of detention and arrest. The authorities are claimed to be
harassing and punishing activists of human rights.

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International Criminal Court – Yet, Syria has not been a member of the Rome Statute,
which is the treaty that introduced ICC. Except for the government of Syria sign the treaty or
approved the jurisdiction of the nation by a statement, the ICC can just get the authority if the
UN Security Council discusses the position to the court (Human Right Watch, 2013).
Regional Co-operation - The all-embracing theme linked with the regional cooperation in
the Middle East is the inconsistency that while nations in the area have frequent shared
environmental, security, political, and economic issues, the area still considered as the least
integrated across the globe.
Security Threats – The main aspects of security are state and human that is presently
experiencing problems. Syria is a place where people rights of humanity are frequently
violated; the country is insecure because the residents of the nation are also insecure. Besides
this, if the country is insecure internationally, politically, and environmentally, then the
security of human cannot be assured (Majonnier, 2013).
3. Effect of Political Development in Syria on neighbouring nations
Civil war is just the tragedy for the nations that deal with this, but they could also have an
influence on the neighbouring nations and other nations. Syria is experiencing the devastating
civil war which is one of the most violent activities of these times. However, it has also been
identified that this is one of the major channels which affects the Syrian's neighboring
country. The available data reveals that there has a mixed influence of the Syrian war on the
Lebanese trade.

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4. Development in Neighbouring and other countries affect the political development in
Syria
From 2011, the European Union’s humanitarian help has touched millions of needy people in
Syria and in other refugee-hosting nations. Closely €1.65 billion of support has been provided
as the humanitarian assistance county-wide, comprising €753.6 million for the post-
emergency and first-line emergency response in Syria (European Union, 2018). The sectors
that are being provided aid, comprises shelter, food, health, and emergency domestic items
like hygiene, sanitation, and water, education, and protection in an emergency. The European
Union also offer aid to neighbouring refugee-host nations majorly includes Jordan, Lebanon,
and Turkey where around 2.5 million susceptible refugees and host groups retrieved housing,
health, medical, and cash assistance in 2017.

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