- Emil Avdaliani
- Paper No. 982
The downing of a Russian air force plane by Syrian government forces was a predictable consequence of the overcrowding of the Syrian battleground. The Russians might genuinely be angry at what happened, but from a geopolitical perspective, they understand that Israel will not abstain from further military interventions in Syria when needed. Israelโs national interest is at stake, and Jerusalem will not allow Iran to increase its already substantial presence.