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Syria articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Syria. Syria is not a functioning democracy. The Syrian civil war is devastating the country and leading to widespread displacement and regional instability. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on the Arab Spring and the Middle East.
Syria’s White Helmets Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
All-volunteer Syrian rescue and humanitarian group White Helmets honored for its work in warzone
Syrian Coders Build App to Simplify German Bureaucracy
After getting training in Germany the Syrian coders gave something back to fix the system with new app
Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Face an Education Crisis
Perhaps most tragic is that the trauma and psychosocial turmoil of Syrian refugees in Lebanon at such a young age increases the vitality of proper access to education
The Prospects For Sustainable Peace in 2016
Creating the opportunity for overall reduction in violence and a sustainable peace worldwide
The Responsibility to Protect: When is it Applicable?
The Responsibility to Protect emphasizes humanitarian intervention, with military force only as a last resort. I am not questioning whether or not the it is necessary, rather when it can be applied.
Beirut Proves Resilience of the You Stink Social Movement
The You Stink Social Movement has won over social media and the Lebanese youth, which has effectively exploded in excitement and with great enthusiasm to partake in further steps that will progress the movement
Syrian Democracy is the Solution to This War
After years of war, only a true Syrian democracy can end conflict for the betterment of the people
Day of Peace and Solidarity to End All Wars
People were speaking out about many different issues but, mostly on the for profit wars the weapons industry and the U.S. Government want the people to believe is a war to end terrorism.
Turkish Newspaper Seizure is Another Disaster For Freedom
The ever increasing crackdown on freedom of the press in the strategically important country of Turkey that could have devastating results for the democratic world