The Origins of the Syrian Civil War
Journalist Rania Abouzeid talked about the beginning of the Syrian Civil War starting in 2011. She also discussed the role that countries such as the United States, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Russia played in the conflict.
Description
Journalist Rania Abouzeid talked about the beginning of the Syrian Civil War starting in 2011. She also discussed the role that countries such as the United States, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Russia played in the conflict.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe how the Syrian Civil War started.
- What were the protesters in Syria initially seeking?
- How did Syrian President Bashar al-Assad first react to the protests? How did this reaction change throughout the conflict?
- Describe the role that the countries outside of Syria played in the conflict.
- What have been problems with the international response?
Additional Resource
Participants
Vocabulary
- Arab Spring
- Censorship
- Dissent
- Iran
- Protest
- Reform
- Russia
- Syria