Executive summary -- Introduction -- Russia in the international arena -- Russia and the Middle East -- Russia and the political process -- Conclusion
Summary
This study surveys Russia's foreign policy objectives, focusing on its relations with is neighbors and its interests in the Middle East. Russia has been eager to regain at least some of the regional stature enjoyed by the Soviet Union, and has sought to foster ties with different elements across the entire political spectrum, from Israel to moderate Sunni states to the radical axis. Russia's steadfast support of the Syrian regime is one example of Russia's drive to use the region to enhance its own strategic situation vis-à-vis the West, the former Soviet Union states, the Middle East, and the threat of radical Islam
Notes
"May 2013."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-68)
Notes
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (INSS, viewed May 29, 2013)
