Putin´s Intentions in Syria

Intentions

Official explanation: Fighting terrorists! Helping assad (legitimate government of syria)

1.) Puting Russia back on international stage

- (Loss of influence since the collapse of USSR)

- Longer lasting presence in the Middle East

- Keeping Syria as his Ally

- Keeping Tartous and its military bases

- Becoming part of a round table in Syria negotiations

2.) Distracting from Crim crises

3.) Indicating to IS Islamist, they have no chance in Southern Russia

4.) Regarding Syria as crucial for global energy transit

5.) Regarding Syria as a field for arms experiments

- zumeist Resultat von gefühlter Unterdrückung