http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/11/2012111214326273132.html
The Syrian conflict has gone on for 20 months now, and it doesn't look like it is going to stop in the immediate future. This article discussed a couple problems. Firstly, there is a problem with "spilling over" of the civil war because shells, mortar, and bombs are being dropped in or very close to countries such as Turkey and Israel. It also discussed the problem of Syrian refugees now living in Turkey, over 100,000! However, there is something refreshing about this article because it shows a global system emerging and also shows some liberal principles at work. NATO was "ready" to help Turkey deal with Syria if Turkey seeked their help. Also, an NGO is giving aid to Syrian refugees in Turkey. I see both the assertion by NATO that it will stand by turkey and the presence of an NGO to help in Turkey as positive signs that we are adjusting to globalization and responding by working together to solve problems.
Jon Kingzette
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