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Hard lessons for soft power
In a revealing book about the limits of public diplomacy, a long-time U.S. State Department official analyzes why "soft power" didn't work in post-war Iraq. U.S. public diplomacy in Iraq: failure or...
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Will the US strike again in Iraq?
Vitaly Naumkin of the Institute of Oriental Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) shares his thoughts about the dangerously unstable situation in Iraq.
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Russia and Saudi Arabia – the new Gulf partnership?
Moscow’s diplomatic blitzkrieg in Saudi Arabia marks a new era in bilateral relations with one of the Middle East’s key players, and possibly a major shift in regional alliances.
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Ukraine: What started as realpolitik could end as a clash of civilizations
Think Tank Review: In June, Russian experts analyzed the underlying motivations for the Ukraine crisis and pondered the consequences of the current escalation in Iraq.
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The Kremlin's food sanctions get a big thumbs-up from Russian media
Media Roundup: Russian media this week primarily focused on the Kremlin’s unexpected response to Western-led sanctions. They also analyzed the “new Maidan” in Kiev and speculated about possible next...
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Will the ISIS threat help to reset US-Russia anti-terrorism cooperation?
With the Islamic State gaining ground in northern Iraq and now representing a common threat for Russia and the U.S., is it possible that Moscow and Washington will find a way to collaborate despite the...
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The rise of 'whataboutism' in Russian media after Ferguson
Weekly media roundup: The focus of the Russian media this week has been on the riots in Ferguson, the execution of an American journalist by ISIS, and the closing of several McDonald's in the center of...
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Will the ISIS alarm clock wake up Moscow and Washington?
Regardless of warnings issued by some experts about the increasing threat from ISIS for both Russia and the U.S., neither Washington nor Moscow seems ready to end their confrontation over Ukraine in...
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New Cold War makes US, Russian cooperation against ISIS unlikely
As a result of the strained U.S.-Russian relationship caused by the Ukrainian crisis, it now appears unlikely that the West will partner with Russia to intervene against ISIS either in Iraq or Syria.
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Here is why Russia and the U.S. might team up to fight ISIS
The Ukrainian crisis has been detracting from the potential of U.S.-Russia collaboration in fighting ISIS. However, now there are some signs that Russia and the West can finally find common ground.
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The ISIS threat is an opportunity for a reset in US-Russian relationship
Full audio version of Q&A with Dr. Arbatova RD Exclusive: As a follow up to our RD Brief “The Rise and Fall of US-Russian Counter-Terrorism Cooperation,” Dr. Nadezhda Arbatova answers reader...
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7 missed opportunities for Russia-US cooperation in the Middle East in 2014
The Middle East was one of the most turbulent regions in the world in 2014. Here are the major events in the Middle East that impacted global security and created missed opportunities for U.S.-Russia...
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Iran nuclear talks: One big step forward
RD Webcast: Experts on the Middle East and nuclear nonproliferation discussed the outcomes of the preliminary nuclear deal with Iran as well as recent changes to the region’s geopolitical balance Video...
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How ISIS became a threat to Middle East stability
Book Review: A new book by Michael Weiss and Hassan Hassan about the Islamic State of Iraq and the Greater Syria (ISIS) offers a comprehensive look at the formation and underpinnings of the world’s...
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Why Turkey wants a role in the liberation of Mosul
Turkish ambitions to have a greater say in the future of Mosul could force the nation to accept greater cooperation with Russia and Iran. Iraq's elite counterterrorism forces advance, near Mosul, Iraq,...
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