Summary. -- The Russia factor. -- The origins of Russia's approach: the Libya prelude. -- Russia's deep Syrian roots. -- Four layers of Moscow's position on Syria. -- Moscow's other relationships. -- Russian policy evolution. -- Moscow's missteps. -- The potential for Russia-Western cooperation. -- Toward a new approach in Syria. -- Notes
Summary
The Syrian conflict, now almost two years old, has claimed over 60,000 lives, bringing destruction to the country and destabilizing the Middle East. Joint international action is needed, but deadlock at the United Nations Security Council has so far prevented it. U.S. and European hopes that Russia would simply join them in pushing Bashar al-Assad out of power have proven wrong. A new approach is necessary to stop the carnage and create a transitional authority in Damascus that can foster national reconciliation
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February 2013
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 27-28)
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