... trusted; the West can easily ‘sell out’ its longtime allies and friends in the region (e.g. Mubarak in Egypt); even a UN Security Council resolution can be violated or interpreted in a very liberal way. Third, if Russia remains an idle bystander ... ... over Russia’s borders.
The practical application of this new approach was the Moscow engagement into the civil war in Syria. In this bloody and protracted conflict, Moscow demonstrated much more than its readiness to oppose what was perceived as ...
... Berlin opted to win back the lost political points by means of active participation in imposing pressure on Damascus for the purpose of displacement of the then political regime in Syria.
Berlin significantly contributed to drawing up of unilateral Syria-related UN Security Council Draft Resolutions, not supported by Russia and China, which proclaimed that only the Government of Syria was liable for aggravation of the situation in the country and stipulated introduction of sanctions against official Damascus,...
... Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies, talks about whether the resolution approved was in line with the Russian interests and prospects for settlement in Syria, and what changes we can expect in Iran under its new leader.
What do you think about the UN Security Council Resolution on Syria? Can it be counted as a Russian diplomatic triumph?
The resolution on Syria has indeed showcased Russian diplomats’ professionalism. It is also a victory for all those who want to see the military threat level reduced. Both Russia and the ...
