- Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
- October 22, 2015
- Paper No. 315
There is a contradiction between the ultimate purposes of Russia and Iran in their intervention in Syria. Putinโs concern for Assad's survival could give Israel some policy leverage, if Israel astutely navigates its way through the situation. This means that Israel should not be tempted to support Saudi-led efforts to unseat Assad or otherwise bring about a decisive outcome in Syriaโs civil war.