military intervention

Russia’s military intervention in Syria is the only direct military intervention there by a state from outside the region. Iran was there first, but its intervention took different forms. No state, be it Arab or foreign, has sent experts and fighters against the Syrian regime – direct intervention by foreign states has worked exclusively for the benefit of Assad’s regime.

Opening lecture bt Dr. Azmi Bishara of "Russia’s Military Intervention in Syria: Motives, Objectives and Repercussions" symposium 24-10-2015