Will Russia Get What It Wants in Syria?
Stratfor Worldview
Security, Middle East
Moscow still has a long road ahead of it.
Key point: Moscow hopes to win big but could pay a high cost.
Just over four years after the Russian military intervention in Syria began, Moscow continues to enjoy the diplomatic, commercial and military rewards of its operations in the Levant. By driving a wedge between its NATO foes, testing out new weaponry and more, Russia has notched up a number of strategic and tactical successes in Syria. Читать дальше...