The Putin Doctrine in Action

The Putin Doctrine in Action

The Russians have replaced the United States in the northern tier of the Middle East and cast themselves as the saviors against Islamic extremism. The next step will be to actively use Russian ground and air forces to enter the battle selectively. There are reports of the Russians preparing to join a counter-offensive with the Syrian 4th Armored Division. The final step will be a permanent and large Russian military presence in Syria. This will be the Russian geopolitical beachhead to project power into the entire region. This was the fundamental reason for the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. But unlike Afghanistan the Russians can achieve this goal today, with a fraction of the cost in money, lives, and time. A presence in Syria also puts them in proximity for their future relations with the Iranians. This is the kind of event that signals a geopolitical shift.

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