(Institute for National Security Studies-Tel Aviv University) Anat Ben Haim - After a decade of fighting, the Syrian military is being rebuilt as a motorized infantry army, capable of moving combatants quickly around the country. However, the ongoing economic crisis, the continued fighting inside Syria, the competition between Russia and Iran over rebuilding the Syrian military, and the poor recruitment potential in Syria all have a negative impact on military buildup efforts. The Syrian army's helplessness, as shown in recent clashes in the Daraa district, highlights the regime's dependence on both Russia and Iran and its proxies.
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