| ID | 176553 |
| Title Proper | Russia’s policy towards the Middle East |
| Other Title Information | the case of Yemen |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Korotayev, Andrey ; Issaev, Leonid |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Yemen occupies a peripheral place in Russian foreign policy for three reasons: lack of serious economic interest, the illusory potential of strengthening the military presence there and recognition of Saudi Arabia’s role in the Yemeni conflict. However, a deepening of the split within the Arab coalition in Yemen, primarily between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, has not only forced the Russian authorities to seek a balance between Yemeni actors, but also made Russia part of the so-called ‘Yemeni triangle’ alongside the two GCC countries. Russian involvement in the Yemeni crisis is constrained by its economic weakness and prioritisation of Russia-Gulf relations more broadly. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 55, No.3; Sep 2020: p.132-147 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol: 55 No 3 |
| Key Words | Middle East ; Russia ; Gulf ; Foreign Policy ; Yemeni Crisis |