Rebel Red

“War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.” - J.R.R. Tolkien
The Arab Spring, a movement that has seen changes in power in Egypt, the removal of a dictator in Libya, and a civil war erupt in Syria began in early 2011.
For Syria, the whole world watched as President Bashar Al Assad led his troops to attack peaceful protesters. By July 2011, armed forces deserters had formed the Free Syrian Army. In November, the protesters were no longer peaceful. They took up arms against Assad's ruthless regime. Many rebels were stationed across the border in Lebanon. Refugees fled to Turkey.
At first, the United States of America and other nations were hesitant to become involved in the torn nation. In recent months, however, the U.S., Britain, and other allies have, through the United Nations attempted peaceful resolutions and actions. All attempts have failed thus far. The U.S. and its allies now consider sending in UN forces as the best  option. However, The Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China (allies of Syria) have permanent seats in the Security Council. This grants them veto power against anything  brought to the Council. When one of the permanent nations veto's something, the action is annulled. These nations have used this power to prevent anyone from becoming involved in Syria. 
In recent weeks, the conflict in Syria was declared an official Civil War. Also, in the past few days, Syria has threatened to use chemical weapons on any nation that attempts to intervene in the war. 
The whole world has watched as the death toll steadily rose to astounding numbers, and now many nations feel that the only option left is military action.