Strategic Wisdom and the New Great Game: Deescalating the Syrian Conflict

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In light of geopolitical realism and perceptions of security dilemmas which shape much of states' behaviour in the Syrian crisis, this research transcends monocausal explanations for the conflict to focus on the diverse interests of the great powers (US and Russia). Noting their competition over the content of potential understandings and the arising leadership and economic opportunities, it is prescient to temper offensive realism as a means to resolve the crisis.

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