Carnegie Middle East Center
Russia is regaining influence in North Africa thanks to weapons, energy, and trade.
Alexey Khlebnikov discusses Moscow’s role in the ongoing standoff between Iran and Israel in Syria.
Ekaterina Sokirianskaia discusses the return home of Russian jihadists who fought in Iraq and Syria.
Russian ‘soft power’ has been expanding in Lebanon, and a number of recent developments prove it.
Russian analyst Dmitriy Frolovskiy looks at Moscow’s intentions in Syria, particularly after the Turkish attack in Afrin.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
Two years ago Barack Obama warned Russia that it was entering a Syrian quagmire. Moscow is still laughing.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
Michael McFaul analyzes the many angles of Russia’s approach to the Syrian conflict.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
On the margins of a Carnegie conference, Nikolay Koshanov and Hossein Mousavian discuss Russia’s and Iran’s role in the Syrian conflict.
In an interview, academic and activist Ziad Majed examines the destructive dynamics across the Middle East.
Donald Trump’s policies on Syria suggest he may favor Assad and has learned little about the country.
In an interview, Walid Joumblatt asks for more U.S. involvement in the Middle East and believes Bashar al-Assad will remain in power.