Russia in the Middle East and North Africa
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Russia in the Middle East and North Africa

Continuity and Change

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Russia in the Middle East and North Africa

Continuity and Change

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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.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2020
ISBN
9781000051735
Edition
1
Topic
Politics & International Relations
Subtopic
Middle Eastern Politics
Index
Politics & International Relations

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Series Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Table of Contents
  7. List of illustrations
  8. List of contributors
  9. Introduction: Russia in the Middle East and North Africa: Continuity and Change
  10. 1. Setting the Stage for Analyzing Russia’s MENA “Return”: A Historical Background
  11. 2. Russia in Syria: Between Past, Present, and Future
  12. 3. From Alienation to Coordination: A Twisted Path of Russian–Israeli Relationship
  13. 4. Russia’s Relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey: Friends in Need, Friends Indeed?
  14. 5. Russia in the MENA Region: A Familiar Tale of Economic Means to Political Ends
  15. 6. Criticism or Compliance?: The Syrian Crisis Viewed by Russia’s Muslims and MENA Christians
  16. 7. Partner, Spoiler or Both? European Perceptions of Russia’s Role in the MENA Region
  17. Index