Publication
2 Nov 2015
This bulletin challenges Russia's claim that its military intervention in Syria is being driven by its national interests and a desire to curtail the return of Russian foreign fighters. Instead, Moscow’s involvement is designed to 1) shore up the weakened Assad regime, primarily by attacking its non-ISIS opponents, and 2) buttress up support for Vladimir Putin’s domestic policies.
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Author | Justyna Prus |
Series | PISM Bulletins |
Issue | 830 |
Publisher | Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) |
Copyright | © 2015 Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) |