Abstract:

In the Arab world, the Arab Spring process, which began with the response of large masses to problems such as political corruption, repressive governance and unemployment, took the fate of Syria, and in March 2011 the Civil War began. The protests in Syria against the authoritarian Assad regime began with the demands of freedom and democracy of the people, and the attempt of the Damascus government to suppress by applied violence has driven the country into crisis. With the involvement of local forces as well as regional and global actors in the civil war, the Syrian crisis has become a chaotic situation that continues until today. The aim of this study is to analyze the policy of Russia in Syria, which is one of the most important actors in the crisis. In this context, taking into account the historic depth of pre-war relations, the approach of Russia to the Syrian crisis has been examined. The main dynamics that determine Russia’s Syrian policy have been identified and the role of Russia in the process of building peace in Syria has been assessed. According to the study, Russia has achieved a great power status in world politics by gaining ground in the point of achieving its national, regional and global goals through its policy towards Syria.

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