The Geostrategic Challenges of Russia’s “Ummah Pivot”
... decentralization in Syria back in 2017 shows that there is a precedent to do the same in Yemen. The thinking goes that this is a pragmatic possibility, one without any ulterior... ... mentioning is that the GCC (with the exception of Qatar) is in regional rivalry with Turkey across North Africa (Libya) and the Levant (Syria). Although Ankara is trying... ... Levant and the Gulf. Russia’s equally excellent relations with all players, including Iran (which will be analyzed separately later on due to its unique geostrategic location)...