Is Putin Withdrawing From Syria Out Of Strength Or Weakness?

Russian President Vladimir Putin just made another shrewd and decisive move with his surprising decision to start withdrawing forces from Syria. Or, the Russian leader was overextended abroad and short of cash at home and was looking for a quick exit....


http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2016/03/15/470446490/is-putin-withdrawing-in-syria-out-of-strength-or-weakness