Realism in Syria

        A current conflict in Syria can be used to explain the realist theory. The main concept of this conflict is statism, meaning, “that the state is the pre-eminent action and all other across in world politics are of lesser significance”(https://www.e-ir.info/2013/03/01/realism-today/).  Realists believe that states hold that highest authority in international systems. States are what form international organizations meaning that they have more of a persuasion on the actions made later. For example, China and Russia, both permanent members of the Security Council, disapproved UN resolutions that tried to punish the Syrian regime and stop violence. The states then had the influence to block the UN’s support of foreign military intervention in Syria. Russian political class impacted the importance of sovereignty and shows this by supporting Damascus.  “Through its decisions, “the Kremlin is telling the world that neither the UN, nor any other body or group of countries has the right to decide who should or should not govern a sovereign state” (BBC News, 2012).  If the current Syrian regime ends the US will probably give to the democratic system and get back influence in that area and well as isolate Iran. This makes Russias biggest concern that the overthrow of President Assad could weaken its influence on the middle east in service of the western world (aka US). 

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