Region: Middle East

Using political realism as a stepping stone, Russia and Syria need to balance common strategic goals and search for optimal ways to deal with possible tactical differences

What the Syrian side needs from Russia is a “clear vision” for moving forward and reaffirmation of its priorities

The Russian’s view on Syria is tactical, not strategic

Serious political crisis around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program became the most significant event in recent times

On September 2, 2020, with the assistance of The Shaikh Group political consultancy, the ordinary virtual expert meeting on security issues in the Middle East and North Africa took place

The long-term impasse that persists in Afghanistan has lead to nostalgia in the country for a "strong hand" that would instantly resolve all problems. However, such assumptions are illusory

On August 25, 2020, Middle East Mediterranean Summer Summit Forum started online at the University of Lugano (Università della Svizzera italiana). The event will last till August 29

Incidents in recent weeks could be a severe blow to Erdogan's Ottoman dream

There is a growing understanding in the European Union that the geopolitical interests of European states should not always coincide with the interests of their unpredictable Euro-Atlantic ally

On August 21, 2020, George Shaaban, Personal Representative of the Lebanese former Prime Minister Saad Hariri (leader of Al-Mustaqbal) visited Russian International Affairs Council

In today’s world, societies cannot interact through the bottleneck of intergovernmental relations

In the final analysis, Russia has succeeded in beating both Cairo and Abu Dhabi in the game they played on the Libyan field and pushing them out of their central positions