Russian Military Forum: Russia in the Middle East

Please join us for a discussion on Russia’s rising influence in the Middle East. After being virtually shut out of the region for many years, Russia has lately increased its influence by capitalizing on recent developments, such as the Arab Spring, the Syrian crisis and the Iran nuclear accord. This has allowed Russia to enhance relations and expand military-to-military ties with various states in the region. But Russia’s objectives and strategy for the region remain unclear. Long-time Russia experts Michael Kofman and Stephen Blank will explore these developments in greater detail, including their implications for the region, and for the U.S. more generally. featuring: Michael Kofman Public Policy Fellow, Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson Center Stephen Blank Senior Fellow for Russia, American Foreign Policy Council Anna Borshchevskaya Ira Weiner Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy moderated by: Paul Schwartz Senior Associate, Russia and Eurasia Program, CSIS This event is made possible by support to the CSIS Russia and Eurasia program from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Programs Russia and Eurasia Program, Russian Defense & High Technology Topics Defense and Security, International Security, Terrorism, Military Strategy Regions Middle East, Russia, Russia and Eurasia