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U.S.–Russia Tensions Calming in Syria, but Still Simmering Well Beyond

While the proxy war in Syria does hold the potential for a clash between U.S. and Russian forces, it is only one of several theaters in which a larger conflict between the two countries is playing out.

· April 23, 2018
Axios
In the Media
The New Cold War Is Boiling Over in Syria

Policymakers need to learn from their military subordinates: They should keep their heads cool and think of the consequences of their actions, both intended and unintended.

· April 14, 2018
Foreign Policy
In the Media
Russia Will Get Stuck in Syria for a Long Time

Carnegie Moscow Center’s Director Dmitri Trenin and Rethinking Russia discussed his new book “What Is Russia Up To in the Middle East?”, Moscow’s role and place in the region, the future of Syria and the Islamic State as well as Russia’s Syria collaboration with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the U.S.

· February 24, 2018
Rethinking Russia
In the Media
Putin's Plan for Syria

Russia realizes that with the war waning and reconstruction looming, others will begin to step forward in Syria, including China, Europe, and Japan. Moscow will seek to partner with them to secure a piece of the lucrative reconstruction effort.

· December 13, 2017
Foreign Affairs
In the Media
Russia Needs American Help to Seal the Deal in Syria

The risk of a confrontation has increased since Friday, but, paradoxically, greater American involvement in Syria may also bring about closer US-Russian co-operation there, leading eventually to a political settlement and an end to the bloody six-year civil war.

· April 10, 2017
Financial Times
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Fateful Triangle

How does Russia position itself between Iran and Israel in the Middle East?

· March 14, 2017