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Russia’s gateway to Africa in jeopardy

What would the potential loss of Syrian naval and air bases mean for Russia? Tartus and Hmeimim served as a springboard for Moscow’s foreign missions elsewhere.

What would the potential loss of Syria naval and air bases mean for Russia? The fall of the Assad regime triggered the start of possibly the greatest reshaping of the Middle East in decades, throwing into uncertainty the fate of Russia’s military bases in the country, among many other things. Tartus and Hmeimim served as a springboard for Moscow’s foreign missions elsewhere. We assess their significance for the Kremlin’s strategic footprint in Africa, and explore the alternatives.

Producer: Kriszta Satori
Presenter: Krassi Twigg

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