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

... economic and military aid to Syria and Iraq in the 1950s and 60s, were at the time of its economic boom. Correspondingly, with the rise in oil prices and the positive growth forecasts for its economy, Russia has an opportunity to effectively expand its soft power in the Middle East and recover its international image. Notably, plans and approaches of Russia’s public diplomacy are established in the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad and International Humanitarian Cooperation ...

30.03.2017

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RIAC Experts Discussed the Chances for “Soft Power” in “Arab Spring” Countries

The Russian International Affairs Council on 13 November 2012 held a conference entitled “Russia and the ‘Arab Spring’ countries: chances for ‘soft power’ and traditional instruments of cooperation”. The event was organized within the project “The Middle East: Political Dynamics and Russia’ Interests”. The conference was attended by members of Russia’s Council of the Federation, the U.S. and Canadian Studies Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Higher School of Economics,...

15.11.2012

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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%)