In the last article, I commented as to how much of Syria is the civilized world going to take. Syria is in the midst of a violent crackdown against protesters calling for reform and true democracy, along with the stepping down of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Pro al-Assad’s forces have engaged the protesters in a one-sided conflict, resulting in thousands of lives since it all began in March of last year. The Arab League and the United Nations have voted to sanction Syria for what it calls a repression of freedom. The Arab League has even removed Syria from its roster. None of these actions have slowed down the bloody crackdown, where thousands have already been killed, including many civilians. Now, we seem to have new players.
Enter Russia and China. These two countries vetoed a Security Council resolution to sanction Syria. Actually, these two countries seem to go against anything that the West stands for, be it good, bad or despotic! I believe in checks and balances but there comes a time that issues and concerns must be weighed before taking a stance. There is a reason. Russia is the primary supplier of arms and weapons to Syria, and even operates a naval base in the country. Simply put, they are in bed together. The current Syrian government needs weapons to survive, while Russia wants the money. China on the other hand just wants to go against anything American, British, French and their allies. A moral ascendancy of some sort, based on their history.
Then there’s Iran, who I believe only wants to piss the West off, particularly America, doing it in fashion by sending two of its warships to Syria where they are currently docked! Symbolic show of force with a defiant middle-finger extension to America, if you ask me. They have halted oil sales to the UK and France, like they were dependent on them in the first place. That’s why the price of the black stuff in the world market continues to rise, causing the local prices of gas and diesel to follow suit. Iran just likes to create ripples in the global oil industry. The prices are already too high, if you ask me! Why oil was even given to a country like Iran by the Lord Almighty, I continue to ask. It is used as a weapon and a tool for worldwide blackmail!
So the rhetoric against Syria continues, although this time, new players have shown up with old reasons. They say you can tell a lot about someone by the friends he keeps. I’m surprised North Korea hasn’t joined the fray! All these countries seem to gel very well with each other. A Libyan-style military intervention in Syria by the West has never been discussed or even floated. The United Nations just votes, that’s all it can do but Iran has probably taken the first step in that aspect by its sending two warships to the conflict-ridden country. There may come a point when it may be the only option. That is if the Arab League, or even the world really cares what happens to Syria.
Does it?