To what extent could the efforts to resolve the Syrian and Middle Eastern crises fall victim to the new policy of the West, and primarily of the United States toward Russia, whose leaders have reiterated their willingness to continue working with the West in all areas? Whatever happens, in the Middle East and on all other matters of world politics, the West will have to deal with a more consolidated and self-confident Russia and a new Russian President Vladimir V. Putin, who is now seen by the vast majority of the public in his country as a triumphant victor. It must be noted that the Wests severe pressure and threats toward Moscow over Russias policy regarding Crimea have led to a rapid increase in patriotic feelings and a sharp rise in Putins popularity within the country. Will this new reality affect — and if so, how — the course of events in the Middle East, where Russia nevertheless remains an influential player, and how will it affect Moscows policy in the Middle East and Russias cooperation with the West on regional problems? Certainly, whether or not Russia and the United States continue to cooperate on Afghanistan and in the war on international terrorism, at a time when the West is using sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, will have a powerful effect on the entire Middle East region.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:56:55 +0000
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