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Originally Posted by GregE
The PR points are just an added bonus. Putin's real motive is strategic, and strategic considerations have given birth to nearly every war in human history.
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I don't really see how this is of any strategic value for him. I understand Syria is really their own ally in the Middle East, and I understand he wants a warm water port in the Mediterranean... but.... Take a look at a map and look where Syria is in the Mediterranean - While it might be close to Israel and might come into play over a fight for the Suez Canal, it would be difficult to defend - The Mediterranean ocean is completely dominated by NATO. In the event of a major war, this port / military base would be the first thing attacked, impossible to defend, and impossible to supply.