Weekend Roundup: Putin's Drawdown Is as Much About World Order as About Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin's surprise announcement this week of a withdrawal of some forces from Syria has put an end to the narrative that Russia was bound to be trapped in a Mideast quagmire. Whether in Ukraine or in Syria, it has become clear that Russia's actions are as much about its role in the world order as about those countries. (continued)
Nathan Gardels, ContributorEditor-in-chief, The WorldPost