A recent remake of the American classic Red Dawn was released into theatres. It’s a story of an invasion of the North Koreans into the United States. A key point in the plot is the cutting of communication across parts of the United States. Today just after 10:00a.m, Syria’s Internet was dramatically cut off and cell phone service has been unreliable. The Damascus airport has mostly come to a halt. In the past, both Egypt and Libya have used Internet blackouts in reaction to their own uprising. It is still unclear of the intentions or even who … [Read more...]

By Kelly Edwards As someone who strongly connects with music, the new Adele song “Skyfall” struck me emotionally in reference to Syria. For me, the chorus captures the manner of the Syrian rebels:   “Let the sky fall, When it crumbles, We will stand tall, Face it all together” With his re-election, President Obama must instantly face the mounting security issues in the Middle East. The deadly Syrian crisis is sharing the spotlight with a nuclear Iran. These foreign policy issues just add to the stack of economic troubles facing … [Read more...]

France has been unsettled by the activities in Syria and has being calling for action since August of this year. It has wanted to support the Syrian rebels, but has never gained the support of its fellow European countries. Finally, last week, France took a bold step in announcing its support for the Syrian National Coalition as the proper government of the Syrian people. Quickly after France announced it, Italy followed and, then, Britain.   The Foreign ministers of 27 European nations of the European Union met Monday to reach an agreement … [Read more...]

By Kelly Edwards In honor of a great mentor in my life, my article discusses the refugees of Syria. Every day newspaper headlines come out with more figures and numbers tracking deaths and refugees. To create a more impactful image of the Syrian refugees, I looked into the stories being told by them. This helped me find the meaning behind the headlines. The regime has used hospitals and medicine as weapons against the rebels and civilians. Those injured or sick don’t go to the hospital, in fear of being tortured and questioned or denied … [Read more...]