Russia's Withdrawal from Syria: What Quagmire?

• Russia's Withdrawal from Syria: What Quagmire? Even in Withdrawal, Russia Stays a Step Ahead - The New York Times - 3/16/2016 - Mike Nova
• Russia's Withdrawal from Syria: M.N.: Did "Putin get exactly what he wanted in Syria?" Not "exactly". | "For Russia to continue would have meant increased military costs and lives. Russia already has lost military personnel, including at least one general. This intervention, most probably never intended to be long-term, may have become short-term in the face of even incremental increased U.S. and allied assistance." - Putin Got Exactly What He Wanted in Syria - Defense One - 3/15/2016 - Mike Nova