Russia-Turkey Dispute and Anti-Terror Situation in the Middle East

While Moscow-Ankara tensions are in the short-term spotlight, a different bilateral relationship will shape the outcome of Middle East conflicts. Should the militaries of Russia and US cooperate fully, the complete collapse of ISIS could be expected soon, as Russia’s foreign minister recently noted. Such a truly united front in the war on terrorism would be a gratifying achievement on the world stage.

Yu Sui, Professor, China Center for Contemporary World Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Rqu2Ig