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A Critical Look at Mainstream Analysis of the Russian Operation in Syria

... military strategy and the ceasefire deal. Moscow is being guided by its own national interests and an ambition of a key player in Middle Eastern affairs, rather than any commitment to Assad’s political future. Putin’s strategy in Syria: Rooting ... ... likely opted to scale back its military presence before these vulnerabilities get discovered. The changing dynamic of the Russia-Iran alliance The survival of the Syrian government with Assad as the president is paramount to Russia in mid-term, even if the ...

06.04.2016

analytics

Russia in a Changing Middle East

Interests and opportunities The Middle East has always had a special meaning for Russia. The area provides access to the Mediterranean Sea, linking Russia with ... ... vulnerable. Before the Arab Spring Russia managed to build relationships with different players in the Middle East, including Iran, Israel, a number of Arab states, Hamas and Hezbollah. Under today's conditions of deepening interstate and inter-confessional ...

08.12.2015

analytics

Poll conducted

In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)