It is no longer a secret that Russia has become a key player in the fight against terrorists, including ISIL, within Syria. And as Russia has stepped into the breach, as it were, the U.S. and its allies have begun a policy pivot, backing the U.S. down from a potential immediate conflict with Russia. While this result is good news, the U.S. government apparently remains in a state of confusion at lower levels as experts debate just what is to be done to maintain U.S. influence in Syria.
I am not exactly happy to see Vladimir Putin assume this role as U.S. power wanes. However, I must confess I am grateful someone seems to be providing a more effective shield against terrorism in Syria. Syria is an important country with a serious history and deserves better than it has been getting for several years. If President Putin can be effective, and he and his forces are proving that, I say "hurray." I only wish my own country were equally as effective at this time.
Russia Takes Lead in Fighting Terrorists in Syria
I am not exactly happy to see Vladimir Putin assume this role as U.S. power wanes. However, I must confess I am grateful someone seems to be providing a more effective shield against terrorism in Syria. Syria is an important country with a serious history and deserves better than it has been getting for several years. If President Putin can be effective, and he and his forces are proving that, I say "hurray." I only wish my own country were equally as effective at this time.
Russia Takes Lead in Fighting Terrorists in Syria
http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/10/22/russian-troops-in-syria-will-stay-until-the-end/
ReplyDeleteThe above link gives another perspective. It is not U.S. government, but is American. Some of the details are interesting, such as the claim Mr. Putin is not a strategist. Other pieces should be investigated, such as just whom the Russians are bombing. Whatever the details, it still seems clear Russia is having an impact in favor of stability whatever stability may mean.