Publication
29 Mar 2016
This briefing analyzes Russia’s recent decision to withdraw part of its forces from Syria. In particular, the text’s author discusses 1) a worst-case scenario that might unfold in the wake of the withdrawal; 2) why Moscow’s decision maximizes its leverage in Syria; 3) the tensions that exist between some of Russia’s key objectives; and 4) what constitutes a viable way forward in the Syrian debacle.
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Author | International Crisis Group |
Series | Crisis Group Middle East Briefings |
Issue | 47 |
Publisher | International Crisis Group (ICG) |
Copyright | © 2016 International Crisis Group (Crisis Group) |