The Syrian Civil War has drawn Russia into conflict from "summary" of A People's Tragedy by Orlando Figes
The Syrian Civil War, a conflict that has been raging since 2011, has had far-reaching consequences beyond the borders of Syria. One of the key players that has become embroiled in this conflict is Russia. Russia's involvement in the Syrian Civil War has been a significant development in recent years, as it represents a shift in the country's foreign policy objectives. At the outset of the conflict, Russia's support for the Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad was primarily driven by strategic interests in the region. Russia saw Syria as a key ally in the Middle East and was concerned about the potential spread of Islamic extremism in the region. As a result, Russia provided military support to the Syrian government in order to prop up the regime and maintain stability in the country. However, as the conflict in ...
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