Washington and Brussels were taken by surprise by Russia when it launched its airstrikes against ISIL in Syria, Marcigliano wrote.
The uncoordinated and hysterical reaction of Western countries the analyst described as the failure of the West to resolve the ISIL issue in the Middle East.
The West supposed the Islamic State to be a temporary phenomenon which would soon vanish in the air but this was wrong, he pointed out.
The West adopted wait-and-see strategy toward ISIL and then aggravated the situation with poorly planned interventions, like what happened in Libya. As a result, the problem of one region has turned in a global concern.
Russian President Vladimir Putin joined the game just at the right time and in the right place, according to the article. Putin’s strategy dramatically differs from that of its Western partners, including the hesitating policy of Obama’s administration.
The Russian leader realized that the Syrian crisis is a perfect chance to change the global balance and strengthen Russia’s positions in the international arena.
