The Real Meaning of Putin’s Middle East Failure
Russia’s Allies in the Region Couldn’t Count on Moscow—and Neither Should China
My latest in Foreign Affairs, with my good friend and Stanford colleague, Abbas Milani:
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/real-meaning-putins-middle-east-failure-michael-mcfaul
Sadly, the United States still leads the list of allies no one should count on.
I carefully examined the writing style of this article. Though it may seem conventional, it could only have been written by experts—congratulations! The broader situation appears to revolve around Putin’s entry and exit from the Middle East. By meticulously tracing the connections between numerous events, the authors convincingly conclude that Russia’s approach to its allies is unreliable and untrustworthy. The article clearly outlines Putin’s strategic shift from pro-American to anti-American policies, which ultimately failed, marking a near-curtain call for Russia’s diplomatic role in the Middle East. I look forward to the authors’ further exploration of this topic. Thank you!