The New York Times has a front page story today describing how Russia is using Syria as a proving ground for its military modernization, demonstrating its new weaponry and showcasing its ability to project military power beyond its borders.Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with members of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, October 1, 2015. Reuters.Buried in the story was this depressing nugget of information: Russia’s fighter jets are, for now at least, conducting nearly as many strikes in a typical day against rebel troops opposing the government …read more
Source: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research