Should the UK overthrow President Assad of Syria?
The Syrian Civil war began in the spring of 2011 after nationwide protests against the government of President Bashar al-Assad resulted in armed conflict. After rebels seized control of several major cities, ISIS forces moved in and took over control of many regions of northern Syria. The government of Assad responded by carrying out airstrikes resulting in over 70,000 civilian deaths. Proponents of overthrowing Assad argue that he is a brutal dictator who must be removed from power before he carries out any more atrocities on innocent Syrian civilians. Opponents of regime change, including President Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, argue that removing Assad will result in a power vacuum that will destabilise the Middle East.
35% Yes |
65% No |
17% Yes |
46% No |
9% Yes, but we should defeat ISIS first |
10% No, this would allow ISIS to control Syria |
8% Yes, but only if we join an international coalition |
5% No, and we should avoid foreign conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
1% Yes, Assad is a brutal dictator and must be removed from power |
4% No, Assad is their elected leader and we have no right to overthrow the leaders of sovereign nations |
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