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Is Saudi officials' visit to Moscow a sign of warmer relations with Russia?
Despite Saudi Arabia's recent overtures to Russia, it is still too early to talk about close collaboration between the two countries due to the array of geopolitical and geostrategic differences in the...
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Russia and the new geopolitics of oil
The changing structure of the global oil trade – which includes new roles for Russia and Saudi Arabia and the rise of non-state actors such as ISIS – has important implications for Russia’s energy...
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The Kurds could bring Russia and the US together in Syria
Having support from both Russia and the West, the Kurds could potentially become a uniting force capable of bringing Russia and the U.S. closer together in their fight against ISIS in Syria.
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Week in review: most important Russian foreign policy events
The rise of new Saudi-Iranian tensions and North Korea’s alleged nuclear test were the focus of Russian foreign policy during the first week of January.
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Saudi Arabia-Iran tensions, North Korea's H-bomb test, as seen by media
Russian media roundup: How did the Russian media react to North Korea’s hydrogen bomb test and increasing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
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Russia won't support Iran in its face-off with Saudi Arabia. Here's why
While Russia has recently been improving its relationship with Iran, there are no signs that Russia will decisively side in the favor of Tehran if Iran’s confrontation with Saudi Arabia intensifies.
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Russia and Qatar: Diplomatic civility or rapprochement?
In spite of numerous differences of opinion and a growing rivalry in the Middle East, Russia and Qatar might cooperate and work together to resolve common issues.
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Will Russia sacrifice Assad as part of its Syrian endgame?
If Assad steps down as head of Syria, it will come with a high price. Recent leaks to the media suggest that Russia continues to maneuver for the best possible outcome to a difficult situation.
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Russia's Middle East policy is costing it the support of Sunnis
Russia’s support of Syria, together with its expanding relationship with Iran, could spoil Moscow’s improving relations with Sunni governments of the region.
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Russian think tanks focus on the Middle East in January
Think tank roundup: As tensions continue to simmer throughout the Middle East, Russia’s top experts honed in on the conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia. In addition, they kept a wary eye on the...
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Why Middle East turbulence doesn't boost oil prices anymore
Despite the increasing instability in the Middle East, oil prices keep dropping. In the 1970s, conflicts in this region provoked a threefold increase in oil process, but now it is not the case.
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Why Saudi Arabia could decide to compromise with Russia
Given Saudi Arabia’s deteriorating relationship with the U.S, economic troubles within the Kingdom, and the emergence of Iran as a new regional power, the ultimate beneficiary may be Russia.
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What Iran thinks about Russia's role in the Middle East
RD Interview: Professor Jahangir Karami of the University of Tehran explains the nature of Iran-Russia relations and the complexity of Middle East realities. Iran and Russia know both negative and...
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A new and improved Saudi Arabia may be a difficult partner for Russia
Saudi Arabia and Russia share common goals of diversifying and modernizing their economies, but future cooperation could be difficult until they find a way to overcome their competing goals in the...
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Oil prices grow following Russia-Saudi Arabia deal
Moscow and Riyadh have agreed to monitor the cost of oil together, and the announcement has already resulted in the growth of crude prices. Experts say that the sides may agree to freeze production...
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