Kremlin’s Syria Policy Hurts Russia’s Position in Arab World -- Voice of America
In the days of the Soviet Union, Moscow was a major player in the Arab world. But in the last two years, the Kremlin has repeatedly backed the losing sides in the Arab Spring.
In Syria, President Bashar al-Assad is using Russian-made rockets, rifles and tanks to battle rebels.
But in Moscow, Russian officials are trying to put daylight between the Kremlin and the Assad government. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin is not concerned about the fate of the Assad regime, which has ruled Syria for four decades, and that changes are needed. But Russia is worried about what will come next.
How does Russia’s position play in Anjar, a Lebanese border town clogged with Syrian refugees?
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My Comment: After their debacle in Libya, the Russians are going to experience the same fate in Syria .... a new but hostile government that will show no interest to accommodate and/or align with Russian interests. This is not only going to be a major strategic defeat for Russia, but they have now earned the hostility of much of the Sunni-Arab world for the next generation or two.
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