Recent Russian efforts to magnify its Middle East influence have been accompanied by a seeming surge in Kremlin “reasonableness.” In fact, Russian calls for new Syrian elections and sharing intelligence with Western powers are nothing more than exercises in “maskirovka,” Russia’s classic technique for disguising its real objectives.President Barack Obama (L) meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G8 Summit at Lough Erne in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland June 17, 2013.Gullible Westerners, following a long-established pattern, are falling for the ruse.And a ruse it is. Russia’s goals haven’t changed, only its propaganda.For example, by offering to attack ISIS targets if …read more
Source: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research