The Missing Piece to Russia’s Soft Power Approach in the Middle East

... It’s not a coincidence that after multiple wars and even with the election of Donald Trump (who promised to ban Muslims from entering the U.S), American popularity in the region still remains dominant. Therefore, in order to effectively expand its soft power in the Middle East, Russia must also produce and promote a unique and attractive worldview that is aligned with its own dominant domestic narratives. In the past, the USSR had considerable success in leading the Third World through promoting an anti-imperialist worldview....