Russia Loses Its Foothold in Syria

Peter Zeihan 3 min

Russia loses its foothold in Syria and its ability to project power into the Mediterranean. This marks a good day for everyone but Russia, as it forces them to focus exclusively on Ukraine.

Chapters

  1. 0:00

    Russia's Syrian Military Exit

    An agreement ends Russia's military bases in Syria, marking a major loss of influence.

  2. 1:42

    Loss of Mediterranean Power Projection

    Without these bases, Russia loses its ability to project power into the Mediterranean. Russia's former Soviet space becomes a no-go zone due to these losses.

Key points

  • 0:00

    A new agreement ends Russia's military position in Syria.

  • 0:00

    Russia loses control of Latakia Airport and Tartus port.

  • 0:00

    The Russian presence represents a 90% reduction in influence.

  • 0:00

    This marks the end of Russia's high water mark in the Middle East.

  • 1:42

    Russia loses reliable power projection into the Mediterranean.

  • 1:42

    The southwestern arc of former Soviet space becomes a no-go zone.

  • 1:42

    Russia must focus almost exclusively on the Ukraine war.

  • 1:42

    The loss of these bases shrivels Russia's ability to maintain other positions.

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