Join the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute for a conversation with Major General (Res.) Amos Gilead on Russia's presence in the Middle East. Russia’s entry into the Syrian civil war in 2015 marked a new stage in Russia’s increasing assertion of its military and political posture on the world stage. The Syrian intervention secured for Moscow greatly increased influence throughout the region, which came to a large degree at the expense of U.S. and Israeli interests. In a conversation with Kennan Institute Director Matthew Rojansky, Major General (Res.) Amos Gilead will reflect on how Russia’s presence on Israel’s northern border has shifted the balance of power in the region and what it means for Israel and the U.S.-Israeli relationship. RSVP is requested.

Speakers:

Matthew Rojansky (moderator), director, Kennan Institue

Major General (Res.) Amos Gilead, executive director of the Institute for Policy and Strategy at Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya