Three Months of Russian Intervention in Syria: The Military and Political Implications
Three Months of Russian Intervention in Syria: The Military and Political Implications

Author(s): Anna Maria Dyner
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: armed forces; Russia; conflict; Middle East; Security; Syria
Summary/Abstract: As Russia’s military operation in Syria passes the three-month mark, the milestone demonstrates not only the growing capacity of the country’s expeditionary forces (aviation in particular) but also highlights their weaknesses, primarily logistical problems and the lack of equipment. On one hand, such long-term actions will be a growing challenge to Russia’s finances, but for its military they are an opportunity to test equipment and new types of weapons. Russia’s engagement in Syria has not reduced its involvement in Ukraine. At the same time, the success of its military operations in Syria are important because they are intended to strengthen Russia’s position during any peace talks on Syria, which may have a secondary effect of increasing its importance, not only in the Middle East but also in the international arena.

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