@misc{Bryjka_Filip._Assad_2026.01.02,
 author={Bryjka, Filip.},
 copyright={The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)},
 address={Warsaw},
 howpublished={online},
 year={2026.01.02},
 publisher={The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)},
 language={eng},
 abstract={The sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria seriously weakens Russia's position in the Middle East and its ability to provide security to its allies. After 13 years of supporting the dictatorship, Russia is also losing its ability to influence the political situation in Syria and its neighbourhood. The Russian government's priority is to keep the right to use the military bases in the country—a naval base in Tartus and an air base in Khmeimim. Losing them would make it difficult for Russia to conduct military operations in the Mediterranean and Africa.},
 title={Assad Regime's Rapid Fall Rattles Russia's Middle East Strategy},
 type={file},
 keywords={Syria, Russian Federation, Spheres of influence, Military bases/arms depots abroad, Foreign relations},
}