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2013.
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| Summary/Abstract |
Competition to gain allies and regain one`s status quo in the new international milieu became the norm for many countries in the post bipolar world. The Middle East was no exception for geopolitical competition among influential actors as oil, trade routes and geographical location paved the way for countries trying to regain or preserve their hegemony in the region. Hence, the end of the Cold War phase and the coming of a new world order led many regional players to pursue their national interests in the region which includes Russia and Turkey.
In the playoff among countries in the Middle East, a prerequisite is effectively understanding the factors that motivate Russia`s and Turkey`s foreign policy behavior in the Middle East which is an influential player in the region due to its geographical location and historical linkages. It has become a contested zone for Russia and Turkey even as the US, China and Europe have begun significant roles in the region.
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