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Middle East in the New Trump Era: Russia’s Foreign Policy Dilemmas

... Russia’s relations with the GCC group is very different from its relations with Iran: in case of the Islamic Republic the drivers of cooperation are common security concerns and a degree of complementarity of their respective defense sectors, in case of GCC states cooperation is based more on economic, educational, and other “soft power” factors. One can predict that in its policies in the Gulf area and in the Arab world at large Moscow will continue to pursue a “business as usual” approach trying to maximize investment opportunities, promoting trade, minimizing the negative impact of Western sanctions and stabilizing the global hydrocarbon prices. Donald ...

19.11.2024

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Does Syria’s Road Back to the Arab Family Go Through the UAE?

... with the UAE, despite years of hostility and the UAE’s support of the Syrian opposition, can be attributed to several key factors. For official Damascus, a successful détente with the UAE is viewed as a means to overcome Syria’s isolation in the Arab world, which could eventually help restore its membership in the Arab League and be reintegrated into the Arab family. The UAE also serves as an intermediary for Damascus’s communication with other GCC states (e.g. Saudi Arabia, Qatar) and the West. It is also worth noting that the Syrian government views the UAE as a potential counterbalance to excessive Iranian influence in Syria. Cooperation with the Emirates is also beneficial for economic reasons,...

23.01.2023

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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%)