Russian Policy In The Middle East

Author : Nikolay Kozhanov
Publisher : Hurst Publishers
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781787388543

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Russian Foreign Policy Towards the Middle East by Nikolay Kozhanov Pdf

This book sheds light on Russia’s motives in the Middle East, examining its growing role in the region and its efforts to defend its national interests. As one of the first volumes to address both domestic and external drivers, it provides a valuable multi-dimensional account of Moscow’s foreign policy. Russian Foreign Policy Towards the Middle East also traces the historical evolution of Russia’s presence in the region, comparing Moscow’s current vision of its diplomatic priorities with the strategic goals of the Soviet Union. Diverse case studies reveal areas of both divergence and convergence between Russia and various Middle Eastern players on a range of issues, including the Syrian Civil War, Iran’s regional activities and the Yemeni conflict. In an era of renewed global tensions, this volume provides an important corrective to the notion that Russia’s Cold War-era confrontation with ‘the West’ determines its contemporary approach to the Middle East. No less important are economic interests and domestic security considerations, which push Moscow towards greater interaction with the region. Only by examining both new trends and old traditions can we understand Russia’s significance as a global player today.

Author : Andrej Kreutz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313087769

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Russia in the Middle East by Andrej Kreutz Pdf

Kreutz examines the goals and strategies of Russia and the former Soviet Union toward most of the Arab states in the Middle East. The author argues that Russia has been an important actor in the region for over a century and has tried to regain its influence in several countries following its strategic retreat after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. However, according to Kreutz, Moscow does not seek confrontation with the United States or with the West in general in the region. Rather, the Russians are interested in peace and stability in the region, which is close to its borders. Because of that, although Moscow wants to cultivate its links with Israel, it also seeks to reach a peaceful and balanced solution to the Palestinian-Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflicts, taking Palestinian and Arab interests into account. Washington can better engage Moscow as a stabilizing force in the Middle East and as a collaborator in the struggle against Islamic terrorists. At the same time, the United States must be cognizant of where Washington and Moscow diverge. Although Russia may be too weak now to compete with the United States on a global scale, it is not happy to see American or EU encroachment close to its own neighborhood. If we take their weakness for granted and become blind to the possibilities for Russian alliances in the region, we do so to our disadvantage. This book demonstrates Russia's enduring interest and influence in the Arab Middle East.

Author : Alexey Vasiliev
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351348867

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Russia's Middle East Policy by Alexey Vasiliev Pdf

This extraordinary book charts the development of Russia’s relations with the Middle East from the 1950s to the present. It covers both high and low points – the closeness to Nasser’s Egypt, followed by reversal; the successful invasion of Afghanistan which later turned into a disaster; the changing relationship with Israel which was at some time surprisingly close; the relationship with Syria, which continues to be of huge significance; and much more. Written by one of Russia’s leading Arabists who was himself involved in the formation and implementation of policy, the book is engagingly written, extremely insightful, telling us things which only the author is in a position to tell us, and remarkably frank, not sparing senior Soviet and Russian figures from criticism. The book includes material based on the author’s conversations with other leading participants.

Author : Dmitri Trenin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781509522347

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What Is Russia Up To in the Middle East? by Dmitri Trenin Pdf

The eyes of the world are on the Middle East. Today, more than ever, this deeply-troubled region is the focus of power games between major global players vying for international influence. Absent from this scene for the past quarter century, Russia is now back with gusto. Yet its motivations, decision-making processes and strategic objectives remain hard to pin down. So just what is Russia up to in the Middle East? In this hard-hitting essay, leading analyst of Russian affairs Dmitri Trenin cuts through the hyperbole to offer a clear and nuanced analysis of Russia's involvement in the Middle East and its regional and global ramifications. Russia, he argues, cannot and will not supplant the U.S. as the leading external power in the region, but its actions are accelerating changes which will fundamentally remake the international system in the next two decades.

Author : Alekseĭ Mikhaĭlovich Vasilʹev,Alexei Vassiliev
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Middle East
ISBN : UOM:39015032763958

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Russian Policy in the Middle East by Alekseĭ Mikhaĭlovich Vasilʹev,Alexei Vassiliev Pdf

Author : Galia Golan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1032373903

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The Soviet Union and National Liberation Movements in the Third World by Galia Golan Pdf

The Soviet Union and National Liberation Movements in the Third World (1988) is a systematic comparison of Soviet theory about, and actual behaviour toward, movements for national liberation in the Third World. In this definitive study, Professor Golan demonstrates that Soviet behaviour toward such movements is consistent with Soviet theory as stated in the writings and speeches of high-level influential within the Party, military and academic communities. In so doing, she advances our understanding of the 'rules of thumb' that Soviet leaders appeared to follow in deciding whether and how to assist the varied types of 'anti-imperialist' and separatist movements in the developing world. The first part of the book provides a detailed analysis of the various schools of thought among Soviet writers concerning different aspects of national liberation movements, and the second part analyses actual Soviet behaviour toward numerous movements around the world.

Author : Dimitar Bechev,Nicu Popescu,Stanislav Secrieru
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780755636662

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Russia Rising by Dimitar Bechev,Nicu Popescu,Stanislav Secrieru Pdf

The war in Syria has put Russia at the centre of Middle Eastern politics. Moscow's return to the region following a prolonged period of absence has enhanced its geopolitical status at a time it has emerged as a rival to the West. Yet, contrary to the media hype, Vladimir Putin is not set to become the new power-broker in this strategically important part of the world. Co-authored by a team of prominent scholars and analysts from the EU, US, Russia and the Middle East, this book explores Russia's role in the Middle East and North Africa, the diverse drivers shaping its policy, and the response from local players. Chapters map out the history of Russian involvement, before and after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the impact on key issues such as security and defence, regional conflicts, arms trade, and energy, as well as relations influential states and country clusters such as Iran, the Gulf, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, and the Maghreb. It also looks at how the Middle East impacts on Russia's relations with the West. The book offers a balanced assessment of Russian influence, highlighting both the political, diplomatic and commercial gains made thanks to Putin's decision in September 2015 to intervene militarily in Syria and the constraints preventing Moscow from replacing the United States as a regional hegemon.

Author : Chiara Lovotti,Eleonora Tafuro Ambrosetti,Christopher Hartwell,Aleksandra Chmielewska
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000051735

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Russia in the Middle East and North Africa by Chiara Lovotti,Eleonora Tafuro Ambrosetti,Christopher Hartwell,Aleksandra Chmielewska Pdf

After decades of intense interest and rivalry with the USA, the end of the Cold War and the dismantling of the USSR officially marked a period of significant retreat of Russia from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). However, with Russia’s economic recovery and the entrenchment of President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s interest in the region has risen anew. Once again seen as a battleground to contest US hegemony, Russia has expanded its political, military and (to a lesser extent) economic relationships across the region. Most apparent in the military intervention in Syria, Russia has also been engaged with traditional rivals Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, stepping into the vacuum left by the US Obama Administration. Is Russia’s reengagement part of a strategy, or is it mere opportunism? Authors with different backgrounds, experiences and origins examine this question via an analysis of the historical drivers of Russian interest in the MENA region and the factors underlying current Russian policies.

Author : Talal Nizameddin
Publisher : C. Hurst & Co. Publishers
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015048856044

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Russia and the Middle East by Talal Nizameddin Pdf

The end of the Soviet Union precipitated a reassessment of Russia's foreign policy in many parts of the world, particularly the Middle East. This text looks at how a once cherished commitment to ideological goals and superpower rivalry with the United States was replaced, after 1991, with a pragmatic foreign policy based on national interest, epitomized by the appointment of Yevgeni Primakov as foreign minister.

Author : Galia Golan
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1990-11-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0521358590

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Soviet Policies in the Middle East by Galia Golan Pdf

A comprehensive study of Soviet policies in the Middle East.

Author : Bayram Balci,Nicolas Monceau
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030802912

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Turkey, Russia and Iran in the Middle East by Bayram Balci,Nicolas Monceau Pdf

This book explores the complexity of the Syrian question and its effects on the foreign policies of Russia, Iran, and Turkey. The Syrian crisis has had a major effect on the regional order in the Middle East. Syria has become a territory where the rivalry between Russia and Western powers is being played out, and with the West’s gradual withdrawal, the conflict will without a doubt have lasting effects locally and on the international order. This collection focuses on the effects of the Syrian crisis on the new governance of the Middle East region by three political regimes: Russia, Iran, and Turkey. Many articles and a number of books have been written on this conflict, which has lasted over ten years, but no publication has examined simultaneously and comparatively how these three states are participating in the shared management of the Syrian conflict.

Author : Michael Mandelbaum
Publisher : Council on Foreign Relations
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Former Soviet republics
ISBN : 087609213X

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The New Russian Foreign Policy by Michael Mandelbaum Pdf

This book surveys Russia's relations with the world since 1992 and assesses the future prospect for the foreign policy of Europe's largest country. Together these essays offer an authoritative summary and assessment of Russia's relations with its neighbors and with the rest of the world since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Author : Aaron S. Klieman
Publisher : Baltimore : Johns Hopkins Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015004950708

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Soviet Russia and the Middle East by Aaron S. Klieman Pdf

Author : A. I. Dawisha,Karen Dawisha,Royal Institute of International Affairs
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Publishers
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Middle East
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081381043

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The Soviet Union in the Middle East by A. I. Dawisha,Karen Dawisha,Royal Institute of International Affairs Pdf

Author : Robert Owen Freedman
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1991-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0521359767

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Moscow and the Middle East by Robert Owen Freedman Pdf

Professor Freedman provides an exhaustive account of Soviet policy in the Middle East from the invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 to withdrawal from the country ten years later.