| Author (Person) | Beccaro, Andrea, Maas, Anna S. |
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| Publisher | Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) |
| Series Title | ISPI Commentary |
| Series Details | No 308 February 2017 |
| Publication Date | 22/02/2017 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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Nowadays, the Mediterranean region’s balance of power is challenged by several conflicts and actors. Russia has taken advantage of this complex and fluid situation, becoming a key actor, expanding its military involvement, and building up political relationships. A key step in this process has been Russian involvement in the Syrian conflict since September 2015. While this was a surprising development, the paper argues that it is nonethless consistent with Russia’s regional interests and its renewed foreign policy. |
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| Source Link | http://www.ispionline.it/it/pubblicazione/russian-web-mediterranean-region-16372 |
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| Countries / Regions | Northern Africa, Russia |
