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Russia’s “Ummah Pivot”: Opportunities & Narrative Engagement

... Solutions and Practical Steps Iran: Recalibrating Russia’s Balancing Act First and foremost, the strategic dilemma with Iran in Syria must be publicly clarified at the elite and civil society levels. Secondly, Russia has to re-engage Iran more enthusiastically ... ... partner for it, one which can fulfill a very strategic role, but it must also carry tangible economic and political benefits too. Central Asia: Cultivating Regional Elite & Promote Secularism More elite cultivation and media engagement is needed otherwise ...

14.07.2021

expert column

The Geostrategic Challenges of Russia’s “Ummah Pivot”

... observation. It must be said that Turkey’s grand strategy plans pose one of the most formidable latent threats to Russian grand strategy interests, but since they were responsibly managed at least for the time being in the South Caucasus and the Levant (Syria), they should at least in theory be manageable elsewhere, like in Central Asia. It is in Russia’s interests to ensure that Azerbaijan does not become a Turkish proxy, though Baku is also fearful of this too. Importantly, it did not support Hamas during the latest war in Palestine, largely staying silent, unlike its ...

24.06.2021

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%)