OPINIONOPINION, Will Russia back US’ maximum pressure on Iran?US-Russian cooperation on Iran has its limits.quotes
OPINIONOPINION, Russian influence in the Gulf has its limitsRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov came back home almost empty-handed after his recent trip to the Gulf.quotes
OPINIONOPINION, Decentralisation in Syria: A lesser evilHistory shows that decentralisation could be an effective way to resolve tensions in diverse societies.quotes
OPINIONOPINION, What does Russia want in northwest Syria?Although it is currently in Russia’s interest to de-escalate tensions in Idlib, an attack is still likely.quotes
OPINIONOPINION, Will Russia force Iran out of Syria?The US shouldn’t count on Russia to force Iran out of Syria any time soon.quotes
OPINIONOPINION, Is Turkey really looking for alternatives to the West?Ankara is not interested in replacing its traditional partnerships, it wants to teach Washington a lesson.quotes
OPINIONOPINION, Why Russia did not respond to the US strikes on SyriaDespite its hostile rhetoric, Russia has taken care to avoid confrontation on the ground in Syria.quotes
OPINIONOPINION, Can Russia, Iran and Turkey agree on a roadmap for Syria?The three regional powers still don’t seem to be capable of moving beyond fixing the current status quo in Syria.quotes
OPINIONOPINION, Why is Russia helping Turkey in Afrin?A number of foreign policy and domestic considerations are pushing Russia to cooperate with Turkey’s Afrin operation.quotes
OPINIONOPINION, Is Russia afraid of losing Syria?In the post-conflict period, the Syrian regime will not have much use for Russian military backing. It will need money.quotes