RIAC Experts Discussed the Chances for “Soft Power” in “Arab Spring” Countries

The Russian International Affairs Council on 13 November 2012 held a conference entitled “Russia and the ‘Arab Spring’ countries: chances for ‘soft power’ and traditional instruments of cooperation”. The event was organized within the project “The Middle East: Political Dynamics and Russia’ Interests”. The conference was attended by members of Russia’s Council of the Federation, the U.S. and Canadian Studies Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Higher School of Economics,...