Warning Update: Russia Prepares to Escalate Military Intervention in Syria
Nov 4, 2016 - Genevieve Casagrande![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/Damascus%20Map%2003%20NOV%202016-01_1.png?itok=hgN09R-J)
Key Takeaway: Russia is preparing to escalate its military operations in Syria in order to tout its standing as a great power, reinforce its claims to be a credible partner against violent extremism, and reinvigorate domestic support for its continued participation in the Syrian Civil War.