Publication
13 Aug 2012
This brief examines the reasons behind Russia's ongoing support for Assad. The author argues that Russia's main considerations include Syria being Russia's last stronghold in the Middle East, US and NATO containment, as well as Russia's conflict with the West over powers of influence in its neighborhood and globally.
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| Author | Zvi Magen |
| Series | INSS Insights |
| Issue | 363 |
| Publisher | Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) |
| Copyright | © 2012 Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) |