Can Soft Power Win the War on Islamic State?
Wishful thinking.
October 27, 2015
In light of Russian intervention: yes.
Amos Yadlin and Carmit Valensi argue that although Vladimir Putin’s precise goals in Syria are unclear, he either intends to maintain Bashar al-Assad’s control over all or part of the country or to replace him with someone who will remain loyal to existing alliances with Russia and Iran. None of these outcomes serves Israel’s interests:
Wishful thinking.
In light of Russian intervention: yes.
Little has changed.
"The stark ring of a death sentence."
Why are secular Norwegians chasing ghosts?
Amos Yadlin and Carmit Valensi argue that although Vladimir Putin’s precise goals in Syria are unclear, he either intends to maintain Bashar al-Assad’s control over all or part of the country or to replace him with someone who will remain loyal to existing alliances with Russia and Iran. None of these outcomes serves Israel’s interests:
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