Author (Person) | Barnes-Dacey, Julien |
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Publisher | European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) |
Series Title | Commentary |
Series Details | 18.03.16 |
Publication Date | 18/03/2016 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog, News |
President Putin’s 14 March 2016 announcement that Russia would begin withdrawing its military forces from Syria provoked feverish speculation as to Russia’s motives. Much as the country’s initial intervention into the country in September 2015 thrust a game-changing dynamic into the conflict, securing the regime’s position in the face of significant military setbacks, this proposed drawdown opened up the possibility of a new shift in direction, particularly in terms of the political process unfolding under the auspices of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG). |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_russias_syria_withdrawal_a_game_changer6041 |
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Countries / Regions | Middle East, Russia |