Syria’s Heroic Fight

Syria has been embroiled in a brutal civil war for over six years, with multiple factions fighting for control of the country. Despite the overwhelming odds against them, the Syrian people have continued to fight against Western imperialism and their attempts to control the country's natural resources and political landscape. The Roots of Western Imperialism in Syria Western imperialism in Syria can be traced back to the early 20th century when the country was under French control as part of the Sykes-Picot Agreement. This agreement, which was reached between the United Kingdom and France during World War I, divided the Middle East into spheres of influence and ultimately led to the creation of modern-day Syria. The French occupation of Syria lasted until 1946 when the country gained ...