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Daniel Rakov

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov

Expert on Russia

Daniel Rakov is a Senior Researcher at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. He specializes in Russian policy in the Middle East and great-power competition in the region. He served in the IDF for more than 20 years, primarily in Israeli Defense Intelligence (Aman). From 2019-2021, he was a Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS).

Articles by Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov

Wagner founder Prigozhin

Russia’s Power Image After Prigozhin’s Uprising

The Kremlin quickly suppressed the mutiny of Yevgeny Prigozhin, which might prove of great importance for the stability of Putin’s regime. It further undermined Moscow’s efforts to position itself as a global power, though it did not affect the fighting between Russia and Ukraine. Russia will remain an essential player in the Middle East (vital for its economy following the war). Still, the rebellion will strengthen the bargaining power of the region’s countries, including Israel, vis-à-vis Moscow.

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