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This document analyzes foreign involvement in Syria from a neo-realist perspective. It discusses the US and Russian interventions and their motivations, which included pursuing their own strategic interests, maintaining security, and countering each other's influence in the region. The civil war created a power vacuum that regional and global powers sought to fill. The US and Russia both aimed to control resources and alliances. While their actions were driven by self-interest in the anarchic system, liberal elements were also present in agreements and UN involvement.
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An Analysis of the Interests of the United States in the Syrian ConflictInternational Journal of Arts and Social Science
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Mingzhi HuFirst Paper352020POLS 203Applicati.docx
Mingzhi Hu
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Application of Realism Theory on Civil war in Syria and International Relations
International relation can be best understood through the various schools of thought or
rather theories. They are significant in giving a comprehensive detail of the constructs that make
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understanding events related to international relations. This is because it provides a pragmatic
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Realism is divided into three subdivisions, seeking to explain causes of state conflict. This
include classical realism that argues that the conflict comes from the nature of man, neorealist
which associates conflict the elements of the state, and neoclassical realism which associates it to
both human nature and elements of the state. This school of thought is grounded on some
fundamental principles that make the core of its arguments.
The first assumption in realism is the idea that a country, usually referred to as a state,
serves as the main actor in international relations. It acknowledges the fact that there are other
actors like individuals and organizations, which have limited influence (Maghroori 11).
Secondly, the state is considered a unitary player, which is expected to work harmoniously, with
regard to matters of national interest. In addition, realists believe that the people who make
decisions are rational players, since this rationality is required in pursuing the interest of the
nation. In essence, the leaders are believed to understand these assumptions regardless of their
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political position, so ensure their sustainability and continuity. Consequently, it is assumed that
states exist in an anarchy context, where there is no single international leader. In this
theorization, the role of nature in influencing human action is not ignored. It asserts that nature
influence people to continue acting in repetitive tendencies. In this assumption, it comes out that
people desire power because of the egoistic nature. The innate selfishness of human beings,
mistrust and their thirst for power explains the unpredicted consequences that can result from
their actions (Maghroori 20). Such human tendencies can explain the unending wars among
nations. Bearing the fact that nations are governed by human beings, their nature contributes
largely to their behavioral tendencies, which in turn influence its security.
Realist therefore assume that leaders have the responsibility to promote the security of
their country in all fronts. This can be realized through consta ...
Mingzhi HuFirst Paper352020POLS 203Applicati.docx
Mingzhi Hu
First Paper
3/5/2020
POLS 203
Application of Realism Theory on Civil war in Syria and International Relations
International relation can be best understood through the various schools of thought or
rather theories. They are significant in giving a comprehensive detail of the constructs that make
international relations. Realism theory still remains one of the most influential tools in
understanding events related to international relations. This is because it provides a pragmatic
approach in examining current events in the sphere of international relations (Maghroori, pg. 17).
Realism is divided into three subdivisions, seeking to explain causes of state conflict. This
include classical realism that argues that the conflict comes from the nature of man, neorealist
which associates conflict the elements of the state, and neoclassical realism which associates it to
both human nature and elements of the state. This school of thought is grounded on some
fundamental principles that make the core of its arguments.
The first assumption in realism is the idea that a country, usually referred to as a state,
serves as the main actor in international relations. It acknowledges the fact that there are other
actors like individuals and organizations, which have limited influence (Maghroori 11).
Secondly, the state is considered a unitary player, which is expected to work harmoniously, with
regard to matters of national interest. In addition, realists believe that the people who make
decisions are rational players, since this rationality is required in pursuing the interest of the
nation. In essence, the leaders are believed to understand these assumptions regardless of their
Laci Hubbard-Mattix
90000004849605
But selfish
Laci Hubbard-Mattix
90000004849605
Laci Hubbard-Mattix
90000004849605
What do you mean by "work harmoniously"
Laci Hubbard-Mattix
90000004849605
It is not clear what this sentence means.
political position, so ensure their sustainability and continuity. Consequently, it is assumed that
states exist in an anarchy context, where there is no single international leader. In this
theorization, the role of nature in influencing human action is not ignored. It asserts that nature
influence people to continue acting in repetitive tendencies. In this assumption, it comes out that
people desire power because of the egoistic nature. The innate selfishness of human beings,
mistrust and their thirst for power explains the unpredicted consequences that can result from
their actions (Maghroori 20). Such human tendencies can explain the unending wars among
nations. Bearing the fact that nations are governed by human beings, their nature contributes
largely to their behavioral tendencies, which in turn influence its security.
Realist therefore assume that leaders have the responsibility to promote the security of
their country in all fronts. This can be realized through consta.
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A case study of foreign involvement in the
- 1. A case study of foreign involvement in the Syrian conflict in neo-realistic perspective Mehreen Ayub PRESENTED BY:-
- 2. Case Study In this case study I’m going to analyze: Involvement of US and Russia in Syria as a power struggle in the middle east region Why had the United States and Russia a foreign interest in Syria? Relate Russian and US intervention in Syria with neo-realism perspective
- 3. Theoretical Framework > Offensive Realism Neo-classical realism is ideal for explaining the proxy wars With strategic changes and proxy war, neorealism claims that states do not act with a rational decision-making process that they enter on their own. Their decisions are related to the positions of the actors concerned and their competitors in the system
- 4. Foreign Involvement in Syria: The civil war in Syria, broke on 2011, is now evolved into a proxy war where regional and global superpowers are pursuing their own interests. In Obama’s era, US launched the first air strike in Syria on September 10, 2013. On September 2015, Russia also launched air strikes against Syria, the aim was to fight extremist groups. A major factor of this involvement is power vacuum created by Arab Spring in the Middle East.
- 6. US intervention in Syria in perspective of Neo- realism NATIONAL SECURITY Russia’s interest in the Middle East is a threat for US and compelled to enhance nation’s security. This is a primary example of self – help in anarchic system. The US has shaped the Syrian security policy by arming YPG, another terrorist organization, in the fight against ISIS. Balance OF POWER The US tried to balance its policies with the strategies of Russia as well as the developments in the region. Finally, the policy of US withdrawal and reducing costs paved the way for Russia. Anarchy and balances in the international system strengthened the regime’s hand CONTROLLING RESOURCES Controlling the oil resources is important as US does not aim to be in a relative dependence with other countries in the region.
- 7. Russia’s intervention: Russia’s direct military offense towards Syria was actually due to an imposing security threat to Russia’s soft belly , alternative means, for example diplomacy, would according to Moscow have been proven useless. Russia wanted to protect it’s military bases in Syria. Alliance with Assad regime will provide more favors and power in ME. Like US Russia has also taken an interest in Syria's oil production. Lastly Russia wanted to counter the power of US in region.
- 8. CONCLUSION Regarding Russia it is definitely interesting to consider that the balance of power, making allies and create bipolar world is its primary motivation to intervene in Syria. For the US, Iran has been an important factor greatly influencing their interest in the Syria conflict. Apparently, liberalistic view was more present during Obama era. While Trump clearly expressed realistic thoughts, The liberalistic elements are also present in foreign intervention of Syria like infrastructure building, agreements and UN Security council intervention.