putin

Putin’s strategy in Israel, Iran and Syria
Ms. Micky Aharonson explains how Israel maneuvers between Washington and Moscow, and what she expects from the Biden administration regarding Russia policy. (Al Monitor podcast, 09.12.2020)

The efforts of Moscow to assert itself as a power in the eastern Mediterranean should sound a cautionary note.

Israel and the US may have an opportunity to incentivize Assad and Putin to cooperate in constraining Iran's presence in Syria.

Long live the Tsar.
An interview with Miki Aharonon about Putin’s visit to Israel.

Russia’s displeasure with Israel simmers as Putin readies to visit for Yad Vashem event.
Micky Aharonson of JISS: It is important for Putin to portray himself as anti-fascist and a fighter against anti-Semitism. This gives him credit in the international community.

Meeting with Assad sent clear messages to the countries of the region.

Putin, hackers, and cannabis: The bizarre story of an Israeli-American jailed in Russia.
Prof. Inbar: I am not sure this case has a geopolitical angle.

The U.S. withdrawal makes Russia the new arbiter of everyone’s interests, including Israel’s.