The Battle for Aleppo and the Fate of Syria
erschienen in der Publikation "IFK Monitor International 37" - November 2016
Autor(en):
Mag. Jasmin Rupp BARegion(en):
Mittelmeerraum, Naher Osten
4 Seiten (299 KB)
Abstract:
The struggle for the Syrian city of Aleppo is of great strategic importance for all conflict stakeholders. The winner on the front line will significantly determine the course of negotiations regarding a ceasefire as well as the political future of Syria. The Aleppo offensive is, therefore, a matter of life and death for the armed opposition in their fight against the regime and its allies. Peace in Syria can ultimately only be achieved by pressure from outside. If the United States and Russia pull on one rope together, the chances are good that the regime will bend to Russian demands and open up to an inclusive process leading to political stabilization.