Russia is standing in the way of a U.N. resolution against Syria 's leader . Daniel Treisman : Russia has strategic and business reasons to favor the regime . Treisman : The U.S. wants Assad gone, but it also fears that if he goes there could be an uprising by Syrian rebels who would challenge his rule.
Russia is standing in the way of a U.N. resolution against Syria 's leader . Daniel Treisman : Russia has strategic and business reasons to favor the regime . Treisman : Russia is betting on Assad , but if he wavers , it may join in opposing him .