Syria’s recognition of Kosovo is a shifting game of power. What you see is just the surface скачать в хорошем качестве

Syria’s recognition of Kosovo is a shifting game of power. What you see is just the surface

Syria’s sudden recognition of Kosovo looks, at first glance, like a simple pro-West pivot after Bashar al-Assad’s fall. But beneath the surface lies a far more strategic manoeuvre. President Al Sharaa’s decision isn’t just a snub to Russia — it’s a calculated nod to Turkey, the rising power quietly filling the vacuum left by Moscow and Tehran. By aligning with Ankara and leaving some space to leverage Moscow, Damascus signals where the Middle East’s next alliances may form: pragmatic, flexible, and transactional. The move also strengthens the Muslim dimension of Balkan geopolitics, unsettling Serbia and revealing how small nations can exploit great-power rivalries for survival. In this layered game, Al Sharaa isn’t burning bridges — he’s redrawing the map, one recognition and one calculated move at a time. Because in 2025, diplomacy is less about loyalty and more about limits — knowing exactly who you can afford to provoke, and who you can’t. Watch this explainer by ThePrint Consulting Editor (International & Strategic Affairs) Dr Swasti Rao. #Syria #Turkey #Russia #Trump #Balkans #MiddleEast #Israel #ProxyWar #Europe #Geopolitics --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook:   / theprintindia   » Tweet us on Twitter:   / theprintindia   » Follow us on Instagram:   / theprintindia   » Find us on LinkedIn :   / theprint   » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8