1. Understanding Russia’s Interest in Conflict Zones
- Author:
- Paul M. Carter Jr.
- Publication Date:
- 07-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- United States Institute of Peace
- Abstract:
- Under Vladimir Putin, Russia’s global ambitions have steadily increased, including in unstable areas of the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere. For the most part, Moscow’s activities in these and other areas run counter to Western interests and undermine efforts to mitigate conflict through broad-based, transparent processes. This report outlines the factors that appear to be motivating the Kremlin’s conflict-zone interventions and places them within the larger context of Russian foreign policy interests.
- Topic:
- Conflict Prevention, Foreign Policy, and Conflict
- Political Geography:
- Africa, Russia, Eurasia, Middle East, and Syria