... President; Vasily Kuznetsov, Deputy Director for Science of the IOS RAS, RIAC Member; Simona Galperin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to Russia.
During the discussion, participants discussed regional trends in the Middle East, the transformation of Russian and Israeli foreign policies in changing conditions, as well as the dynamics of Russian-Israeli relations at the current stage. The substantive basis of the conference was monography “Normalization of Soviet-Israeli relations. 1986-1991”. ...
... discuss the Middle East’s external players' policies transformation in changing conditions and their role in regional processes. The substantive basis of the conference was the RIAC report “Extra-Regional actors in the Middle East”, authored by Russian experts on Middle East and Middle Eastern politics of external players.
The welcome remarks were delivered by: Ivan Timofeev, RIAC Director General; Alexander Aksenenok, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation, RIAC Vice-President; ...
On March 19, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a seminar the “Middle East Analysis” for students of the Institute of Asian and African Studies of Lomonosov Moscow State University
On March 19, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a seminar the “Middle East Analysis” for students of ...
... despite the various problems and challenges facing North African states. This Working Paper analyzes the financial and economic development dynamics of North African countries and examines in detail the prospects for developing cooperation between Russia and the countries of the region.
Financial and Economic Development Dynamics of North African Countries: Opportunities for Russia in the New Political Landscape
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... “fell out” of the Syrian crisis in 2012–2024 due to the successful actions of Iran and Russia. The issue of Russian bases in Syria could be discussed at a Putin–Trump meeting, even though Syria is outside of Washington’s top priorities in the Middle East;
Military-technical cooperation.
Russia could help the new Syrian authorities diversify military-technical cooperation. Given that the SAA was built and trained according to Soviet standards and equipped with Soviet and Russian weapons, the new leadership will have to rebuild the army ...
... strength
The very concept of a “security umbrella” is absurd when it comes to a physical threat from an enemy of comparable strength. Since we are far from thinking that a threat to Europe could come from North African countries, China, or the Middle East, the only such enemy is Russia. However, it is linked to the United States by a relationship of strategic deterrence, based on the direct and immediate threat of causing unacceptable damage to each other’s territory and population. Any state, especially a strong and powerful ...
... political fragmentation and policy contradictions, while the US under Trump and Musk redefines its role in global politics. In the Middle East, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran and the evolving situation in Syria pose new challenges. Meanwhile, the ... ... critical moment to secure its relevance, and Washington appears poised to weaponize economic sanctions like never before.
For Russia, survival hinges on its ability to adapt to these shifting dynamics while maintaining domestic stability and regional influence....
... for the post-conflict reconstruction of the country, or at least on the approval by the UN Security Council of a road-map for promoting state-building in Syria. Some twenty years ago, great powers were able to put together the so-called Quartet on the Middle East (Russia, the United States, the European Union and the United Nations) to jointly address the challenge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In the end of the day, the Quartet has failed to deliver a lasting solution to the problem. These days, a Syrian ...
... Russia’s policies in the region? How could Moscow respond to new challenges that the United States is going to create for the Kremlin in the region? Are there any opportunities for even a very limited US-Russian cooperation or coordination in the Middle East? Will Russia continue its “business as usual” aimed at maintaining the existing status-quo or will it be forced to review and to revise its positions towards Israel, Palestinians, Iran and its main partners in the Arab world? Let us have a look at the most ...
On September 5, 2024, the delegation of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (UAE) visited the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC)
On September 5, 2024, the delegation of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (UAE) visited the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
During the meeting, RIAC Director General Ivan Timofeev told the ...
