Read this backgrounder on Syria and the article on oil, Russia, and Iran
Why is there a war in Syria?
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35806229Russia Is Taking Over Syria’s Oil And Gas
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Russia-Is-Taking-Over-Syrias-Oil-And-Gas.html
20 points
1. The majority of people in Syria belong to what religious group? What religious group is Assad, the President?
2. What was the excuse for western intervention in Syria?
3. Why did the population revolt against Assad?
4. Look on the internet -- where in Syria are the Russian and Turkish bases?
5. Which side do Russia and Iran support? What help do they each give? What are they getting in return?
6. Which side does the West support?
7. What is Turkish policy in Syria?
8. Who supports the Kurds?
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