Chronic indecision by U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel left a vacuum that their Russian nemeses quickly filled in Syria. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/12/15/world/putins-loss-in-syria/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #syria #iran #israel #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #barackobama #angelamerkel #germany
Putin’s loss in Syria exposes Western failures
The West's indecision and failed liberal internationalist policies allowed Putin to bolster Assad’s regime and secure strategic advantages in Syria.Martin Ivens (The Japan Times)
