The Syrian conflict and its impact on other countries especially India

I saw the recent video of the gruesome Chemical Attack which killed above 70 people including little kids. US blames it on Syrian President, Syria denies it, Russia(Syria's ally) denies any role, US bombs Syrian Airbase.

Among all this drama and blame-game, no one realizes the pain of the children who lost their families in the 6-year old civil war. They have no future, nothing to look forward to in life. The politicians, even the UN won't understand that.

I too saw the news story of the chemical attack on the civilians in Syria and we also keep coming across the occasional stories of dead children washed ashore on the way to seek refuge in the European countries. I think the real cause of the conflict is no longer relevant now, if the majority of the civilians along with children are to die, what use it is or what does it matter which government is ruling the country! It has just turned into a mindless, senseless brutality!

I wonder why the UN exists at all if it is unable to control violence and terror against Innocent people. It has become a toothless tiger now . 

It is probably be of the largest displacement and refugee movement which had implications all very Europe since terrorists join the refugees seeking asylum and begin their activities there as well.

I am providing a link which gives the background to the Syrian struggle which began as a protest against Assad's mis rule.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/16979186

Owing to Syrian conflict, Millions of ordinary people living in Syria had to escape from their homes to find a safe place to live.

Lots of Children could no longer attend schools, because their schools were destroyed.

Because of all this turmoil, many have become refugees

usha manohar wrote:

I wonder why the UN exists at all if it is unable to control violence and terror against Innocent people. It has become a toothless tiger now . 

It is probably be of the largest displacement and refugee movement which had implications all very Europe since terrorists join the refugees seeking asylum and begin their activities there as well.

I am providing a link which gives the background to the Syrian struggle which began as a protest against Assad's mis rule.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/16979186

I agree, the UN now seems to exist only to fulfill the whims and fancies of the permanent members who hold the "power of veto" and use it for their personal interest rather than the greater good.

The most important duty  of UN is to keep international peace. But in the case of Syria it miserably failed. UN has become a tool in the hands of these permanent members. A pity.

Not sure how things would develop after the US airstrike which has angered both Russia and Iran. Russia has been the culprit , extending support to Assad by extending support , even having their troops in Syria ..If US continues to retaliate the tension in the region is bound to escalate and may lead to a war like situation​. 

usha manohar wrote:

Not sure how things would develop after the US airstrike which has angered both Russia and Iran. Russia has been the culprit , extending support to Assad by extending support , even having their troops in Syria ..If US continues to retaliate the tension in the region is bound to escalate and may lead to a war like situation​. 

The US has a knack for interfering and showing their firepower. They did it with Iraq and now they're doing it with Syria.

The last thing this vulnerable, blue planet needs is a war.

It is a simple case of fight for power. In order to strengthen one's position outside is taken in this case Assad has sought Russian support. Naturally the other side will have US support. In times of war all sort of methods are used to ensure victory. For non involved persons the use of chemical gas looks horrible. But that is the unfortunate reality. India has so far not made any statement on the Syrian crisis. U.N. can be only efective of members cooperate otherwise what can it so. Blaming it has no meaning.

This article focuses in detail on how different nations stand with reference to Syrian civil war ..As far as India is concerned , they share old history and a traditional past that binds them together.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-23849587

 When the Syrian Civil war ,  broke out,major global powers made a plan in order to pave the way  for a cease fire in Syria. But these global powers divided,

Russia supported Syrian President for keeping its own interests. But President thinks of a Political solution will help in ending the conflict

US too expressed its view that  a negotiated settlement will go a long way.

This way, Countries like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, differed in different ways in either in supporting or differing to end the Syrian Civil war.

In my view, A war will create crises  It naturally effects both the common man and the Kingdoms alike.

This crisis should come to an end at the earliest in order to establish peace.

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

I too saw the news story of the chemical attack on the civilians in Syria and we also keep coming across the occasional stories of dead children washed ashore on the way to seek refuge in the European countries. I think the real cause of the conflict is no longer relevant now, if the majority of the civilians along with children are to die, what use it is or what does it matter which government is ruling the country! It has just turned into a mindless, senseless brutality!

The children are the most vulnerable ones in any kinds of war. Last year I came across a picture of small girl in Syria aged around 3-4 years. She had her hands raised up in an act of surrender when the photographer was keeping his tripod ready to take her photograph. The little girl though he was about to shoot her dead. It was so heart wrenching.

In the war zone everyone suffers. India has not seen internal wars post 1857 and we therefore are highly sensitive to children and others agony. Many  Islamic countries keep fighting as they are still settling their population mix and freezing borders. Smart nations take advantage to sell their arms and keep the pot boiling.

jabeen wrote:

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

I too saw the news story of the chemical attack on the civilians in Syria and we also keep coming across the occasional stories of dead children washed ashore on the way to seek refuge in the European countries. I think the real cause of the conflict is no longer relevant now, if the majority of the civilians along with children are to die, what use it is or what does it matter which government is ruling the country! It has just turned into a mindless, senseless brutality!

The children are the most vulnerable ones in any kinds of war. Last year I came across a picture of small girl in Syria aged around 3-4 years. She had her hands raised up in an act of surrender when the photographer was keeping his tripod ready to take her photograph. The little girl though he was about to shoot her dead. It was so heart wrenching.

Very true Jabeen, we have but one life and instead of making the most of it some people want to destroy lives as if it has no value. How could some men be such  cruel beings and moe importantly why are they tolerated by the world community ?

War is disastrous. The world has seen two world ears. In a war no one is victorious or Vanquished.  all involved in war are vanquished,

I am of the opinion that if there is a war, a war should be against corruption, against poverty.

vijay wrote:

In the war zone everyone suffers. India has not seen internal wars post 1857 and we therefore are highly sensitive to children and others agony. Many  Islamic countries keep fighting as they are still settling their population mix and freezing borders. Smart nations take advantage to sell their arms and keep the pot boiling.

The very fact that it is mainly the Islamic countries that fight internal war says something about the religion and it's mindset which is based on violence..

But at its root are the mischiefs created by Christians. Now what have you to say about that religion.

Almost every religion's history seems to be tainted with war. 

As for the present times, those spreading terror in the name of Islam are not considered Muslims by us. Simple as that.

I agree every religion started off with violence especially the newer religions like Christianity, Islam , Buddhism and Jainism ...But most of these religions have sort of settled down ..

usha manohar wrote:

I agree every religion started off with violence especially the newer religions like Christianity, Islam , Buddhism and Jainism ...But most of these religions have sort of settled down ..

Most religions have now settled down, true, but not Islam. They still feel that only those who follow Islam have the right to live and the others termed 'kafirs' have no right to live on this earth. And so they keep either forcing their religion on others or try to wipe them out via violent means. Hence the war like situations in most Islamic countries! If we read history of countries like Iran, Afghanistan, Jordan etc. from the Pre-Islamic times, it is evident that these countries were quite peaceful and prosperous, only after the advent of the Islamic religion in these countries, the decline has started. For a religion which was born in the  harsh deserts amongst blood thirsty tribes, what else can be expected??