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Russian Oil Companies Return to post-Saddam Iraq Russian energy companies in Iraq have maintained their presence in the country regardless of the political forces in power, working within the current domestic political situation. Prior to the Syrian ...
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 ...
... generated income but also for drawing Russia into the security dynamics which was believed to have helped prevent a total energy blockade on the KRI in the aftermath of the KRG referendum for independence. What is the attitude of the major forces in Iraqi Kurdistan to Russia's policy in the region? How can the parties develop their relations while still taking into consideration the interests of Baghdad? Ruslan Mamedov: Russia Eyes Opportunities with New Iraqi Decision-makers In Kurdistan Region, there are two main ...
On September 18, 2018, Professor Dlawer Ala’Aldeen, the Founding President of the Middle East Research Institute (MERI) in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, visited Russian International Affairs Council. On September 18, 2018, Professor Dlawer Ala’Aldeen, the Founding President of the Middle East Research Institute ( MERI ) in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, visited Russian International Affairs Council. The ...
... the highest-level political leaders and contacts among “unofficial players” in the region. Based on Maximov’s recent meetings, one can see Moscow’s attempts to maintain contacts with virtually all important actors — from major politicians in Iraqi Kurdistan such as Massoud Barzani, Iraqi Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Mahdi al-Alaq , Vice President Nouri al-Maliki and National Wisdom Movement leader Ammar al-Hakim , among many others. Therefore, while Russia’s strategy in Iraq aims to develop of all kinds of relationships with Baghdad and stresses support of the country’s territorial integrity, it is also multifaceted, seeking to engage with virtually all players from the country’s leadership ...
... a referendum had to be held in the disputed territories prior to 2007. The referendum was not held, and Erbil blamed Baghdad, now in the context of the 2017 referendum. The new era of Iraqi history did not have a critical influence on the nature of Russia–Iraqi Kurdistan diplomatic relations. There is a Russian embassy in Baghdad and a Consulate General in Erbil. Alexey Malashenko: The Lessons of Islamic State Much depends on the domestic political development of Kurdistan itself. With the start of the ...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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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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