So Russian conventional forces are 3rd rate? Your assessment is based on what? Listen to what Obama said after calling Russia a regional power: “Obviously a b

So Russian conventional forces are 3rd rate? Your assessment is based on what? Listen to what Obama said after calling Russia a regional power: “Obviously a bunch of rebels are not going to be able to compete with the hardware of the second-most powerful military in the world.” And if "significant strategic interests" were not at risk in Syria, we won't be using terrorists in an attempt to topple the countries legitimate govt.