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Kazakhstan: Israel’s Partner in Eurasia

September 28, 2009 | Ariel Cohen

Israel and post-communist, resource-rich states have similar geopolitical priorities in opposing terrorism and radical Islam.

The Russian Handicap to U.S. Iran Policy

April 22, 2009 | Ariel Cohen

There are voices in the Obama Administration who believe that the Kremlin is able and willing to exert pressure on Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. However, perceived geopolitical and economic benefits in the unstable Persian Gulf, in which American influence is on the wane, outweigh Russia's concerns about a nuclear-armed Iran. The Kremlin sees Iran not as a threat but as a partner or an ad-hoc ally to challenge U.S. influence.

The Russian-Georgian War: Implications for the Middle East

August 15, 2008 | Ariel Cohen

Russia’s long-term strategic goals include increasing its control of the Caucasus, especially over strategic energy pipelines. Russian continental power is on the rise. Israel should understand it and not provoke Moscow unnecessarily, while defending its own national security interests staunchly. Small states need to treat nuclear armed great powers with respect.

The Coming U.S.-Russian Train Wreck – Is Israel Caught in the Middle?

October 23, 2007 | Ariel Cohen

The Turkish Strategic Challenge After the July Elections

August 9, 2007 | Ariel Cohen

Russia’s New Middle Eastern Policy: Back to Bismarck?

March 20, 2007 | Ariel Cohen

Russia’s New Middle Eastern Policy: Back to Bismarck?

March 20, 2007 | Ariel Cohen