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

... 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 ... ... as usual” approach trying to maximize investment opportunities, promoting trade, minimizing the negative impact of Western sanctions and stabilizing the global hydrocarbon prices. Donald Trump has always paid a lot of attention to build stronger ties ...

19.11.2024

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

... the need to be less dependent on the West and to pursue more independent policies. This is evident in the decision of the UAE and Bahrain to reopen embassies in Damascus in 2018, their ongoing efforts to foster economic cooperation with Syria, and the GCC states’ decision in 2022 not to join anti-Russian sanctions. So far, such pragmatism gives hope that the UAE will not backtrack on its recent decisions. Rising role of regional powers Increasing autonomy of the Gulf states gives more room for positive policy change and more space to secure their own ...

23.01.2023

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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%)