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Russia in the MENA Region amid the Ukrainian Crisis

... policy all over the world, including the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. For instance, there were widespread expectations that being distracted by the conflict with Ukraine, the Kremlin would not be able to sustain its military presence in Syria at previous levels. There were speculations that the special military operation would alienate some of Russia’s traditional friends and partners in the region and that Moscow will increasingly become a marginal player in Middle Eastern affairs,...

28.11.2023

The Axis Of Resistance And The Problematics Of Israeli National Security

... strategic depth, it is necessary to rely on a striking deterrent force that preserves Israel’s continuity. However, as a result of the strategic victories of the resistance axis in the July 2006 war, through the Gaza wars (2008-2021) and the global war on Syria (2011-2019), there have become radical changes that entail threats that will have very serious repercussions on the level of the fate and existence of the Israeli occupying state. In this context, the victories of the Palestinian resistance in Gaza ...

13.11.2023

RIAC, IRAS, FPI and NBM Hold a Round Table “Cooperation between Russia, Iran, Turkey and Syria in the Context of the Regional Dynamics”

The goal of the round table was to discuss the dynamics of quadrilateral cooperation in the context of regional trends in the Middle East. The meeting was attended by leading experts from Russia, Iran, Turkey and Syria On October 18, 2023, a closed round table “Cooperation between Russia, Iran, Turkey and Syria in the Context of Regional Dynamics” was held. Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in cooperation with Institute for Iran & Eurasia studies ...

20.10.2023

Syrian Participants of the New Generation Programme Visited RIAC

On September 27, 2023, as part of the Rossotrudnichestvo “New Generation” programme, a group of young foreign specialists from the Syrian Arab Republic visited Russian International Affairs Council On September 27, 2023, as part of the Rossotrudnichestvo “New Generation” programme, a group of young foreign specialists from the Syrian Arab Republic visited Russian International ...

29.09.2023

Syria–Turkey Relations: A Road to Normalization

... Russia’s gold exports to the Emirates in 2022 totaled 75.7 tons or $4.3 billion. Another important factor shaping the Middle East’s approach to international relations is Turkey’s foreign policy. Particularly important, is Turkey’s position on Syria prior to the presidential elections in May 2023, and the new aspects it has now acquired following the victory of incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Judging by the leadership’s recent steps, Turkey wants to maintain continuity with its ...

27.09.2023

Upsurge in Upheaval

... Cairo in terms of ensuring food security. On the other hand, back in 2003, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. Additionally, there were clashing views regarding ways to solve the Syrian crisis. Morsi proposed to establish a no-fly zone over Syria, which would bring a crushing blow to Bashar al-Assad’s position in the country. However, much has changed since July 2013. When al-Sisi became the country’s new president in 2014,...

03.08.2023

The Middle East: Impact of Afghanistan and Ukraine Crises on Key Regional Trends

Report No. 85 / 2023 Report No. 85 / 2023 The Taliban’s (an organization whose activities are banned in the Russian Federation) rise to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 and the conflict in Ukraine have both had an impact on regional trends in the Middle East. This report sheds light on the transformation of new elements in Middle Eastern state relations and examines the changing role of key players in the region. It analyses the impact that the events in Afghanistan and Ukraine have had on the...

08.06.2023

Arab Solution to Syrian Crisis Bumps into US Sanctions

Syria’s return to the League of Arab States (LAS) will remain symbolic unless economic relations are restored, at least on a regional scale... In the run-up to the May summit of the League of Arab States (LAS), regional media and experts are speculating ...

05.05.2023

Turkey on the Eve of Presidential and Parliamentary Elections: Balance of Political Forces in the Country

... indicator in the current difficult economic situation, but it may not be enough for Erdogan’s coalition to win the upcoming elections. Perhaps, that was the reason why the Turkish authorities were going to launch military operations against Kurdish forces in northern Syria. Another successful operation, which could have resulted in a crushing blow to the plans of a “Syrian Kurdistan,” could have strengthened the position of Erdogan and his party on the eve of the upcoming elections. In the meantime,...

19.04.2023

Syrian President’s Visit to Russia Amid the Changing Regional Environment

While Assad’s visit to Moscow did not yield breakthrough agreements, it confirmed the importance of the Syrian dossier for Russia, contrary to the claims that Moscow is slackening its focus on Syria Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived in Moscow on March 14, 2023, for talks with his Russian counterpart—bringing along a representative delegation (almost ...

28.03.2023
 

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