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What possible Russian backing of Assad could mean in Syria

Clip: 9/6/2015 | 4m 23s

Anthony Cordesman on Russia's possible involvement in Syria's civil war

As one of the catalysts for the mass migration happening in Europe, Syria's civil war has displaced millions of people. If recent reports that Russia is stepping up support for Syria's Al-Assad are true, Secretary of State Kerry warns things could get a lot worse. Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Alison Stewart from Washington with more on the war.

09/06/2015 | Rating NR

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