COMMENTARY | Tensions in Syria have grown recently and have resulted in the suspension of the country from the Arab League. Since the suspension vote, violent protests have led to embassies being stormed and foreign dignitaries being evacuated. President Obama has stated that he wants to wait to see what happens in the country before getting involved. He should stick by his words.
Right now, the entire region is volatile due to the tensions between Israel and Iran. President Obama is doing everything he can to insert himself into that issue, and that is sure to strain some of the other relationships that we have in the Middle East. Right now, the president has to realize that the region needs to take care of itself in regards to Syria.
Instead of trying to press Congress to get involved, like he did with Egypt, he needs to hold back. Instead of considering pressing more sanctions as he is with Iran, he should let the Arab League continue to the track that it is. By voting to suspend Syria, the organization has made a greater strike against the country than sanctions or gathering troops could at this point.
Syria has prided itself on being one of the great (if not the greatest) nations in the Middle East. By being suspended from the Arab League, Syria has received a slap in the face. That slap is bringing out government supporters to the streets. Those that do not agree with the nation are sure to follow. Those that are disgusted with the rule of Bashar al-Assad are sure to bring the country into a civil war that will rival Egypt and Libya.
Due to the volatility of the region, the other members of the Arab League are going to have an active hand in ensuring stability during any type of Syrian civil war. The member countries are going to patrol their borders to make sure that any rage does not enter their lands. President Obama should respect this authority and keep as much distance as possible.
As tensions grow between Israel and Iran, the president needs to ensure that the relationships with other countries in the area are strengthened. By attempting to lend any type of hand in Syria, President Obama will be giving the Arab League member nations the same type of slap that they have dished out to Syria. Not the best idea.
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