Evolution of the Syrian Military: Main Trends and Challenges
... the entire state system and its ability to survive. This is especially true in the Middle East where the role of the military (see the research of V. Kudelev, M. Sapronova)... ... its armed forces have been heavily relying on the support of non-state pro-government armed groups which contribute to the erosion of the country’s central military command... ... and was under direct command of the SAA. Later in 2016, Russia created and trained 5th Corps which unites different NDF groups and former Syrian army defectors who decided...
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