Russian Military Forum: Russia in the Middle East

Please join us for a discussion on Russias rising influence in the Middle East. After being virtually shut out of the region for many years, Russia has lately increased its influence by capitalizing on recent developments, such as the Arab Spring, the Syrian crisis and the Iran nuclear accord. This has allowed Russia to enhance relations and expand militarytomilitary ties with various states in the region. But Russias objectives and strategy for the region remain unclear. Longtime Russia experts Michael Kofman and Stephen Blank will explore these developments in greater detail, including their implications for the region, and for the U. S. more generally.