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... The degree of Iranian presence in Syria, the impact of the nuclear deal in the context of Israeli-Iranian regional confrontation, the role of the Palestinian-Israeli settlement in Russian-Israeli relations are also discussed in the paper. Russia and Israel: The Middle Eastern Vector of Relations , 4.2 Mb
... guarantee for Tel Aviv, the topic hampers the establishment of a nuclear-free zone in the region [ 15 ]. The possibility of nuclear proliferation is linked to the threats perceived by other Middle Eastern states. It was in response to U.S. dominance in the Middle East and Washington’s invasion of Iraq, as well as to Israel’s refusal to as much as discuss its nuclear capability, that Iran launched its own nuclear program. Saudi Arabia followed suit, arguing that Iran’s nuclear efforts were a threat to the state. Given the deteriorating security situation in the ...
... discussion. The Israeli delegation was headed by David Akov, Deputy Head of the Center for Policy Research. The parties discussed the current state of Russian-Israeli relations and the situation in the Middle East. A draft of RIAC working papers on the Middle East dimension of Russian-Israeli relations, prepared by Yuri Barmin, was presented at the meeting. The working papers will be published in October 2018.
Interview for RT Israel has long made the point that it puts its security, the lives of its servicemen above everything else — a maxim that may have contributed to the downing of the Russian reconnaissance plane over Syria. Now that Moscow mirrors this approach back ...
... Qatar, which has been called the “Club Med for terrorists” and was a latent ally of Chechen rebels, is currently negotiating the purchase of Russia’s advanced S-400 missile defence system. Moscow’s diplomacy aims to convey the impression to its Middle Eastern interlocutors – be it Israel, Jordan, Iran or Saudi Arabia – that Russia keeps its end of a mutually beneficial bargain. But if anyone adds mystique to the bargain and elevates it to a Faustian deal, Moscow may be left with no option but to bring it down to terra firma. ...
... intelligence spheres. In other words, they share the same values and it is highly unlikely that the Israelis and Americans will com-pletely relinquish this relationship for the foreseeable future. Nikolay Surkov: Russia and Israel — Do Not Mess With Me in Middle East Russo-Israeli Relations: Détente or Full-Partnership? To conclude, the question must be asked: can Israel and Russia find common ground? That answer is yes. Israel’s two major national security concerns converge with Russia’s. While the current Israeli ...
... the Saudi Arabian rulers currently view Iran as a greater problem for themselves and the region than the Israel–Palestine conflict. However, the Saudi leader cannot possibly lose Jerusalem. James Dorsey, a well-known Singapore-based expert on the Middle East, believes that Mr. Trump’s recognition and any plan to grant Israel full control of Jerusalem would see the genie turning on the kingdom and its ruling family It appears that the events in the region are giving Russia a window of opportunity just in time to revitalize the country’s weighted and respectful attitude ...
On November 28, 2017, Moscow hosted a Russia-Israel seminar on Middle East security issues. Representatives of Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the delegation of Israeli Knesset deputies, with the support of the Embassy of Israel to Moscow, took part in the event. On November 28, 2017, Moscow hosted ...
... Israel has spoken about strengthening ties with India it has not denied, that there is a major diversion between both countries over the issue of Iran. Israeli Ambassador to India, Daniel Carmon recently remarked: ‘Nowadays, things have changed in the Middle East and Israel has good relations with a few Arab countries. We (Israel and some Arab states) have joint-interests with many others. We see eye to eye on danger coming out of Iran’While India can take up the issue of Iran with the US, it remains to be seen ...
... rear-view mirror. There will be some give and take here but in the end, Trump will have built trust with Putin that allows them to move past these achievements or bygones and onto the next stage in the Middle East process. Nikolay Surkov: Russia and Israel — Do Not Mess With Me in Middle East While Kushner works directly with Israel and the Palestinians to engage in a 2-state solution, they will be apprised that Russia and America are moving through the backchannels on an alternative 3-state solution if the bilateral result is ...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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