Posts Tagged: russia
Russian Hacking in the US — and the Middle East
US Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s indictment of 12 Russian intelligence agents provided details on the website DCLeaks, which was allegedly registered by Russian intelligence officers....
Despite Putin’s Despotism, Russia Needs Israel
Why has Russia under Vladimir Putin acknowledged Israel’s need to prevent the buildup of an Iranian military presence in Syria? Putin’s vision is to cement...
How Russia Is Endangering Israel in Syria
JNS.org - The Syrian drone intercepted by the IDF inside Israeli territory on July 11 serves as a reminder of the reality unfolding on our...
Study: Syrian Textbooks Showcase Russia as Ideological Ally, Iran as Regional Rival
Recently-released Syrian textbooks introduce Russia as a close ally while presenting Iran and Turkey as regional competitors, suggesting that Damascus' current alignment with Tehran may...
Will Russia Try to Capitalize on US-China Tensions?
China and the US have different geopolitical imperatives, so tensions are bound to increase between the two powers. Russia’s position in the nascent confrontation will...
Russia in Syria: Caught Between Iran and Israel
Intermittent Israeli strikes against Iranian positions in Syria have alarmed Russia, which is trying to solidify its military gains there. Active Israeli interference could bring...
Report: Tension Building Between Russia, Iran Over Demand for Iranian Army to Withdraw From Syrian Areas
A major rift has developed between Russia and Iran in Syria over the former's demand for the withdrawal of Iranian and allied forces from strategic...
Source: Israel, Russia Did Not Agree on Freedom of Action for Jewish State in Syria
A top Israeli government source denied over the weekend reports in the Arab media that Russia and Israel had reached agreement on freedom of action...
Report: Israel Tells Russia It Will Expand Its ‘Red Lines’ on Iranian Military Buildup in Syria
Israel has told Russia that it will broaden its military operations against Iranian positions in Syria to include the entire country, an international Arabic newspaper...
Russia vs. Europe: Could Putin Be in Trouble?
The confrontation between Russia and the West over the course of the past several years has reached its most tense point since the collapse of...
Netanyahu Holds Marathon Series of Talks With World Leaders After Iran Nuclear Program Revelations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been holding a marathon series of talks with world leaders following his revelation of a cache of thousands of documents...
State Department Annual Human Rights Survey Highlights Iranian Regime’s Abuses at Home and Abroad
The Iranian regime continues to commit grave human rights violations not just at home, but also -- in concert with its allies and proxies --...
The Dangerous Strategic Goals of a Restored Russia
The Soviet Union was not vanquished by the West in the Cold War. It simply disintegrated in the late 1980s as a result of cumulative failures. A military...
Russia’s Toxic Legacy
The quest for untraceable, incurable poisons and undetectable modes of employing them has long preoccupied intelligence services oriented towards political assassination. In addition to being...
