No. 100 - 'Non-legitimized military intervention in Syria - a possible scenario in the coming months?’

Institute for Western Affairs' Bulletin (No. 100/2012) Dr. J. Dobrowolska-Polak, ‘Non-legitimized military intervention in Syria - a possible scenario in the coming months?'

The lack of adequate reaction of the EU Security Council to the violations of human rights taking place on a massive scale in Syria, forces the international community to find an alternative way to exert pressure on the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Among the postulated solutions, unauthorized military intervention appears to be the most controversial. Even though it seems to be the best solution from a humanitarian point of view, the use of force may upset the complex system of security interests within the region.