This is judged particularly true given the inherentinstability now characterizing the Soviet system and the real uncertainty about the future course that will be followed by its leaders.
Apart from the inherent systemic instability of an economy relying on one commodity, there are signs that Putin's neo-socialist policies of nationalizations and anti-foreign investment bias could soon start negatively affecting the oil and gas industry.
In deciding to participate in peacekeeping arrangements, Washington will have to balance the possible risks inherent in peacekeeping as well as the potential opportunities that peace will create versus the likely risk of increased instability and perhaps even war should the Israel-Syria peace effort collapse.