In surprising remarks at an Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the Philippines on Wednesday, Obama praised the Russian role in Syria. His comments came after the recent attacks in Paris, the terrorist attack on a Russian plane over the Sinai Peninsula, and Moscow’s recent announcement about cooperation with France in striking against Daesh. While expressing concerns about U.S. motives, Syrian analysts noted that the world power is now forced to cooperate with other nations to stop Daesh.