Mapping the War in Syria

intern – n. a student or recent graduate who works for a period of time at a job in order to get experience

real time – adj. happening or shown at the speed at which a computer receives and processes information

paradigm – n. a model or pattern for something that may be copied; a theory or a group of ideas about how something should be done, made, or thought about

connected environments – expression places where people have access to the internet

document – v. to create a record of (something) through writing, film, photography, etc.

defect – v. to leave a country, political party, organization, etc., and go to a different one that is a competitor or an enemy

mediator – n. someone who works with opposing sides in an argument or dispute in order to get an agreement

footage – n. scenes or action recorded on film or video

relief – n. things (such as food, money, or medicine) that are given to help people who are victims of a war, earthquake, flood, etc.

faction – n. a group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group

capability – n. the ability to do something

basis – n. a fixed pattern or system for doing something (used with “on”)

combatant – n. a person, group or country that fights in a war or battle

front lines – n. an area where soldiers are fighting

pursue – v. to make an effort to find out more about (something)