Russia Won’t Help Bring Peace to Syria
Putin aims to demonstrate that Russia, and not America, is the main power broker in the region.
February 11, 2016
Putin aims to demonstrate that Russia, and not America, is the main power broker in the region.
The U.S., Russia, and others agreed in November to the so-called Vienna principles, aimed at negotiating an end to the Syrian civil war. That result seems as unlikely as ever. Dennis Ross argues that to bring a resolution to the conflict, America must cease to delude itself about Russia’s intentions:
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Login or SubscribePutin aims to demonstrate that Russia, and not America, is the main power broker in the region.
Seeing Ḥaredim and the “Jewish affinity” sector as sources of support.
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Evolution or revolution?
Part of a regional strategy.