The Fight for Influence in the Middle East

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Nobody expected Russia to intervene in 2015 in Syria because most of the world did not think Russia had enough power to be in another country beyond their own because they haven't done so in almost 25 years. With Russia showing power in the middle east, it brings tension between the U.S. and Russia once again. Some U.S. journalists believe that the Russians have a strategy to stay in power, and its a good one.

Since the end of the soviet union Putin and Moscow have faced "humiliation" and it is time for them to change that. In order to get "payback" Russia wants power in the Middle east. It is not a secret that the U.S. is resented in the Middle East, even by their allies, which makes this a great place for the Russians to start. Since Russia has demonstrated its power and strength in Syria they have earned themselves credibility as an alternative to the Americans. With arms sales, economic deals, and diplomatic maneuvering, Russia has started to steal Turkey and Egypt from the grasp of the United States, but not completely yet. Saudi Arabia's President visited Moscow last October to discuss oil prices and cooperate more to ensure that global oil prices stay in their favor. This is quite the achievement for the Russians because in the last decade the United states have been overwhelmingly
predominant in the Middle East. This issue will continue to grow in years to come, and neither nation has plans of letting up.

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 29, 2018 at 11:30 AM

    Great read!

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  2. UnknownApril 4, 2018 at 6:15 PM

    Very interesting that they haven't intervened in another country for 25 years and now are once again involved in Syria. Really interesting read!

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  3. Seth WeilandApril 9, 2018 at 9:50 AM

    The illustration on this blog is striking. I find it fascinating that a country will put in so much of their efforts and resource into a cause they believe so much in.

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