Discussion exercise
Against the backdrop of the ongoing violence in Syria, do you think a state or group of states should intervene more forcefully to stop the fighting and protect civilians? (Note – A coalition under US leadership is engaged in a bombing campaign in Syria, but only against forces of the Islamic State. Russian aircraft are supporting Syrian government forces.) If so, under what conditions, and with or without Security Council authorization? If no, for what reasons and what might be done instead to better protect civilians?
Discussion
Please post a maximum 300-word response on the Discussion Board, and comment on at least one other post by one of your classmates.