At the end of September 2015, the Russian Aerospace Forces began a military operation in Syria. Its purpose is the fight against ISIS (a banned organization). This is the first military action beyond the borders of modern Russia. She caused confusion and confusion among Western partners. Is fighting ISIS really necessary? Why is it being conducted? Let's figure it out.
Against terror for the sake of life
It should be noted that the Russian Federation was faced with blood and victims on its own territory. The terrorists tried to tear the country apart by organizing terrible acts of intimidation. Therefore, the struggle of Russia with ISIS is justified. Experience suggests that this threat cannot be waited for or overlooked. She, that hurricane, is rapidly multiplying and capturing new territories. Moreover, the Islamist organization has created its own ideology, attractive to many. According to experts, not only aggressive people who have not found themselves in modern life are joining it. The educated, cultural, aspiring to justice citizens of many states also join terrorists. The fight against ISIS should be conducted primarily in the minds, at the ideological level. This fact is increasingly mentioned by political scientists. Indeed, in fact, terrorism does not correspond to the normal understanding of justice. However, the flow of those wishing to join the illegal organization is not weakening. Young people are fascinated by the romance of "adventurers." By the way, according to official sources, in the ranks of ISIS there are about several thousand Russian citizens ...
On the far approaches
The President of the Russian Federation openly and directly told citizens about why the struggle of Russia with ISIS began with an attack. According to him, the goal of the terrorists is to spread chaos throughout the continent ... for now. That is, they will definitely come to the Russian Federation. So why wait for bloodshed in their cities? After all, civilians who are not prepared to fight back terror will suffer. Russia has an army. She is trained and well armed. Therefore, you need to beat first. The farther the fight against ISIS will be waged from our borders, the calmer the situation inside the country. Quite reasonable considerations. Moreover, on the ground, Russian soldiers do not fight. Only the VKS strikes at headquarters, warehouses, and clusters of terrorists. This tactic has several positive aspects. The main of them is called the foreign policy effect. Russia has shown the world its stunning new weapons, forcing the “partners” to think.
Terrorism financing
It is worth mentioning that the Islamic state did not arise yesterday. More than four years has been the destruction of Syria. In Iraq, the state has not been restored. All these territories are a fertile zone for the spread of terrorism. In addition, there is a lot of oil in this area than Daesh (the modern name of ISIS) has been successfully used until recently. Even in the absence of state structures, as we understand them, it is necessary to support the military and the population for something. ISIS receives money from the sale of crude oil. Trade goes briskly through countries bordering chaos. As repeatedly reported at briefings by the Russian Defense Ministry, convoys of oil-loaded vehicles are similar to pipelines. Satellite images were presented to the world community demonstrating the criminal business of the Islamists. However, conclusions were made only in December 2015. The UN adopted a resolution obliging everyone to take measures against illegal trade in oil and historical and cultural values.
International fight against ISIS
By the end of 2015, three coalitions had been formed fighting against Daesh. Information on their activities comes in different ways. The first group (led by the United States) produces sorties and bombardments. The second (Russia, Syria, Iran) demonstrates its operations live. The third, under the leadership of Saudi Arabia, can not yet figure out the list of participants. The declared coalition members at the official level refuse to join this entity. So far this structure does not conduct combat operations. Assistance to Russia in the fight against ISIS on earth is provided by the Assad army (Syrian government). In addition, negotiations are underway with some of the opposition groups, which are cautiously speaking out on the subject of joining the fight. The situation is complicated. Terrorists use anti-humane methods, killing indiscriminately. To clean them, you should have a strong ground army. So far, Russian diplomats are doing this. After all, only the force of arms can’t alter people's minds. It is necessary to find consensus. And this requires negotiations, not rockets.