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Putin Saves Assad's Bacon steps on Farsi Feets
Moreover, in the subtle dance between Russia and Iran, the advantage may have turned decisively in Moscow's favor. It is more difficult now than it was for Assad to play on Russian-Iranian differences to remain in office if Russia one day decides he must step down. Putin will not alienate Iran, but Russia is in a far better position to set the tempo of a transition, by virtue of the fact that it has become the guarantor of the Syrian regime's behavior.Posted by: Shipman 2013-09-13 |
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