Putin's Power Play in Syria

In September, Russia launched its most significant military intervention in the Middle East in decades by conducting air strikes in Syria, ostensibly aimed at combating terrorist groups. This unexpected move has transformed the Syrian civil war into a proxy conflict between the US and Russia, complicating international relations and shifting global focus away from Ukraine. As Russia becomes an active participant in the Syrian crisis, the United States faces new challenges in addressing this evolving geopolitical landscape.