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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc - Russia Rising Putin's Foreign Policy In The Middle East And North Africa - Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc - Russia Rising Putin's Foreign Policy In The Middle East And North Africa - Paperback
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Description: 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.
Title: Russia Rising Putin's Foreign Policy In The Middle East And North Africa
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Barcode: 9780755636648
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 8/12/2021
Category: Political Geography
Description: 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.
Title: Russia Rising Putin's Foreign Policy In The Middle East And North Africa
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Barcode: 9780755636648
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 8/12/2021
Category: Political Geography
