As the war appears to be nearing an end, the focus is turning toward shaping post-conflict Syria. But differing visions for the country’s future could leave two apparent allies on opposite sides, suggests Con Coughlin for The National.
“Moscow’s approach is, in essence, governed by the principles of realpolitik, which in the case of Syria simply means the military presence it has enjoyed in the country since the Cold War,” Coughlin writes.
The Iranians, meanwhile, “believe they have every right to reward themselves by establishing a permanent military presence in Syria, thereby enabling to improve their offensive capabilities against Israel.
“But this tactic is unlikely to go down well in the Kremlin, where Mr Putin has developed a good relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.”
Back to Geopolitics
“Moscow’s approach is, in essence, governed by the principles of realpolitik, which in the case of Syria simply means the military presence it has enjoyed in the country since the Cold War,” Coughlin writes.
The Iranians, meanwhile, “believe they have every right to reward themselves by establishing a permanent military presence in Syria, thereby enabling to improve their offensive capabilities against Israel.
“But this tactic is unlikely to go down well in the Kremlin, where Mr Putin has developed a good relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.”
Back to Geopolitics
No comments:
Post a Comment