Moscow and Damascus: A New Chapter

Platon Nikiforov on how Putin and al-Sharaa are rebooting Russian-Syrian ties

Russia in the Middle East: Between Iranian Support and Turkish Competition

Platon Nikiforov on the Myths and Realities of Russian-Iranian Partnership and the Positive Impact of Antagonism in Russian-Turkish Relations

Libyan «Mine» Under the «African Corps» Project

Platon Nikiforov on how the Kremlin found itself in new foreign policy constraints due to further manifestations of nepotism among its Libyan ally

How the Coastal Massacre Strengthened Russia’s Position in Syria

Platon Nikiforov on how Moscow is fostering cooperation with Damascus amid ongoing conflicts within Syrian society

Russia’s Chances of Establishing a Base in Sudan

Platon Nikiforov on How Moscow is Unsuccessfully Trying to Establish Itself Opposite Saudi Mecca

The Trap of Complacency: Russia and the Middle East in 2025

Platon Nikiforov discusses how the Kremlin is trying to adapt to the loss of positions in Syria

Syria without Assad and Russia’s inertial assistance

Platon Nikiforov explains how the fall of the Assad regime will affect Russian positions in the region