Donald Trump’s presidency influence on international conflicts with the EU states and Russia concerning the Syrian conflicts and EU integration and security

Annotated bibliography and outline for INR final paper

Topic: Donald Trump’s presidency influence on international conflicts with the EU states and Russia concerning the Syrian conflicts and EU integration and security

Question: How has Donald Trump’s presidency influenced international conflicts amongst Non-US superpowers and foreign threats when it pertains to foreign policy concerning the Syrian conflict and how it may affect actions between the larger EU states such as France and Germany and Russia?

outline

introduction- this will be the starting off point for my paper where I will introduce my thesis and supporting points that will further be elaborated on in the main body paragraphs. Where I will introduce the thesis that Trump has been one of the most influential presidential administration to rectify international turmoil. I will also further illustrate how the trump administration had taken correct actions and processes against situations with Russia and the EU when it came to circumstances such as the Syrian crisis

Main body paragraphs- These main body paragraphs will be where I introduce sources and evidence to support my thesis. Within these paragraphs I will also address a counter argument where I will list points that answer the concerns of the counter argument. I will separate the paragraphs between the influences trump has had with Russia and another set of paragraphs for the larger EU states such as France and Germany during the conflicts with Syria.

Conclusion- Here at the conclusion I will reiterate the thesis in detail to further solidify the claim. Then I will summarize the supporting evidence and points for my thesis and acknowledge counter arguments last.

Annotated Bibliography

AARON DAVID MILLER, E. R., White, J. B., Sitrin, S. S., & Gerstein, B. M. (2019, October 18). Opinion: What Trump Actually Gets Right About Syria. Retrieved November 1, 2020, from https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/10/18/trump-syria-turkey-kurds-news-analysis-229858

This article pertains to the actions Trump took against Syria within recent months. This article evaluates the decision making made by the Trump administration and analyzes what responses may come forth from international bodies as it supports the Trump admin’s swift actions against Syrian hostility.

Al Jazeera. (2019, October 24). Analysis: Trump's 'success' in Syria cedes region to Russia. Retrieved November 1, 2020, from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/24/analysis-trumps-success-in-syria-cedes-region-to-russia

This article pertains to an analysis done by foreign and domestic political analysts on how Trump’s actions have greatly benefitted the Russian and Putin regime in times of struggle with Syria.

Dockery, W. (2018, October 26). How does Trump's anti-refugee policy affect the EU? Retrieved November 1, 2020, from https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/12929/how-does-trump-s-anti-refugee-policy-affect-the-eu

This article goes into full detail on the cause and effect that Trump had set in motion when putting into action the anti-refugee policy and how it could and will negatively impact the EU as it makes the EU the only possible safe haven for Syrian refugees now.

EU at odds with Trump administration over Assad's role in Syria. (2017, April 03). Retrieved November 1, 2020, from https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2017/apr/03/eu-at-odds-trump-administration-bashar-al-assad-role-syria-brussels-aid-conference

This article pertains to the turmoil between the larger EU states and the Trump administration as the actions taken by the administration have influenced very negatively towards the EU counterparts.

Gearan, A. (2019, October 16). Trump's moves in Ukraine and Syria have a common denominator: Both help Russia. Retrieved November 1, 2020, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-moves-in-ukraine-and-syria-have-a-common-denominator-both-help-russia/2019/10/15/1cf5a904-ef51-11e9-89eb-ec56cd414732_story.html

This article explains the actions Trump has taken against Syria and Ukraine which have only helped Russia secure more ground and power.

Haddad, B. (2019, November 20). The crisis in Syria is on Europe's hands. Retrieved November 1, 2020, from https://www.politico.eu/article/syria-crisis-europe-responsibility-donald-trump/

This article explains how the bulk of the Syrian crisis is within the hands of the EU and how the influence of the Trump administration has solely put the EU, especially the larger states, at the fore front of this crisis.

Hubbard, B., Troianovski, A., Gall, C., & Kingsley, P. (2019, October 15). In Syria, Russia Is Pleased to Fill an American Void. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/15/world/middleeast/kurds-syria-turkey.html

This article goes further into detail on the Syrian land that has been ceded to Russia from the US and give a different perspective on the situation from the Russian viewpoint as the benefit from filling the “American Void”

Navarre, R. (2020). Immigration Policy Under the Trump Administration. The Future of U.S. Empire in the Americas, 307-327. doi:10.4324/9780429425073-17

This written journal goes into depth on the actions that the Trump admin should take and goes into detail on the effects the Trump immigration agenda has pertaining to Syrian refugees and how it affects partners of the US such as Russia and the EU.