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Analysis | Sep 01, 2023
In one shape or another, the Wagner Group is likely to continue operating in the interests of Putin’s regime outside Russia, regardless of whether it comes under MoD command and the costs of doing so.
Analysis | Aug 03, 2022
At July’s summit, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei endorsed Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has given Tehran more leverage in relations with Moscow.
Analysis | Jul 21, 2021
Russia's return to the Middle East must be assessed from the perspective of regional actors, namely how they seek to use competition between Moscow and Washington for their own strategic benefit, our latest exclusive argues.
Analysis | May 25, 2021
Amid its ongoing military intervention in Syria, Russia’s role is complicated by conflicting policy goals pursued other actors in the country.
Analysis | Mar 18, 2021
Has the intervention paid off or has Obama’s 2015 prediction that the operation would end in a “quagmire” for Russia come true? An assessment of some key costs and benefits generated by Russia’s intervention in Syria.
Analysis | Nov 06, 2019
While Russia has collected a number of short-term dividends from the U.S. troop withdrawal, this “victory” is far from winning Moscow the war in Syria.
Analysis | May 18, 2018
As tensions between Iran and Israel rise to new heights, Russia finds itself in a tricky position—trying to balance between two states that are friendly with Moscow but mortal enemies to each other.
Analysis | May 03, 2018
Russia is uniquely suited to mediating between Israel and Iran, but the West may not support its efforts.
Analysis | Jan 26, 2018
Ankara’s Afrin offensive has exposed Moscow’s vulnerabilities in Syria and hurt Russia’s chances for casting itself as the lead player in clinching a peace deal. But it also opens a new door for tactical U.S.-Russian cooperation to keep the peace in northern Syria.
Analysis | Dec 13, 2017
Having made Russia into one of the major players in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin now faces a series of challenges as the conflict winds down.