... about security issues and the need to tackle the growing security challenges. The establishment of collective security in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the reformation of collective security in Europe were discussed frequently in 2019. Emphasis ... ... Libya. In many ways, these dynamics are interconnected and feed into one another. However, evidence of increased contact with Russia by countries like Egypt and Jordan should be taken in the context of the US disengagement from the region, which began ...
... Working Group for Forecasting. A systemic approach has been taken to identify the most important areas of Russia’s foreign policy for 2018, as well as the key threats and opportunities for the country on the global arena. The geographic scope of the forecasts covers the West, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the post-Soviet states.
The authors hope that the ideas and conclusions provided in this report will be of use to the Russian authorities when making foreign policy decisions, and will come in handy for experts in international affairs, researchers and journalists.
The 2018 presidential elections will mark the beginning of a new foreign policy cycle for the Russian Federation....
Most foreign policy forecasts open with statements about the uncertainty of the international situation.... ... accumulated problems.
Where Does the Power Come From?
It is quite obvious that the tone of Russia’s foreign policy in 2017 will be dictated by the country’s relations with... ... relations with India that must been handed in for marking in 2017.
Surprises in the Middle East
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Ivan Timofeev:
2016 – Contours...
... a serious challenge for Israel. There have been so far no grounds for any alarmist forecasts in the area of nonproliferation. At the same time, however, among the negative... ... also be willing to follow Iran’s example. The chances for creation even in the Middle East and even by 2020 of a nuclear-free zone, or for progress towards a “global... ... rivalry for influence in the region.
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Mark N. Katz:
Syria. Russia’s opportunity is to take advantage
of the differences
There is still a...
