It
is really easy to get wrapped up in the work for this class. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a good
thing. I’ve found it to be a great
example of how an introduction into a new topic can lead to further interest and
research. I now follow at least three
twitter accounts solely for Algerian politics and current events, and the Al
Jazeera English-language account. Social
networking used to be an escape (or more truthfully, a procrastination attempt)
from academic pursuits, and now I find my interest in the subject to be
bridging the gap between academia and social life. I think this is a good thing too.
There
have been motions recently with the meeting of the United Nations to stop the
fighting occurring in Syria. An attempt
to revamp the efforts of former UN Envoy to Syria Kofi Annan has brought
Secretary Clinton together with the representatives from the United Kingdom,
and others. They hope to reinstate some
of the peace-keeping conditions of Annan’s 6 Point Plan. The alleged ceasefire has entirely collapsed,
as referenced by the increasing deaths in the war-torn country. Annan’s resignation is evidence of the
division within the Security Council to act in Syria, as Russia and China both support
the Assad regime. Secretary Clinton has
claimed that the UN is “paralyzed” on this issue. I hope their continued diplomatic efforts can
come to some decision soon.
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