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Working Paper #46 / 2019 This working paper looks into the complex issue of Russia–Iraq relations. It provides a detailed analysis of the foundations of the bilateral ties between the two countries, Russia’s approach to the Kurdish issue, and the future of cooperation between Russia and Iraq now that both countries have completed ...
An Interview with Dlawer Ala'Aldeen In the past years, Russia has been paying a lot of attention to stabilization in Iraq through promoting dialog with all the parties involved. Professor Dlawer Ala’Aldeen, President of the Middle East Research ... ... the KRI’s oil and natural gas export pipelines via Turkey. These developments have been very welcome, particularly by the Kurds, not only for the generated income but also for drawing Russia into the security dynamics which was believed to have helped ...
... adjustments to its actions “on the ground”. It should be noted that Moscow does not have a clearly defined strategy regarding the Kurds. In light of Russia’s return to the Middle East and the increasing role that Kurdish political forces are playing in the ... ... shape its “Kurdish policy”. In addition, over the last year, Russia’s energy companies have boosted their presence in Iraqi Kurdistan. Old Comrades Russia has traditionally maintained contacts with Kurdish political forces in various parts of the ...
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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