The Reemergence of Russia: The Role and Strategies in the Middle East

Abstract

This paper attempts to analyze the reemergence of Russia at the global level and the role and strategies of Russia in the Middle East. Middle East is a conflict hub where major power institutionalized its role and strategies. Russian engagement in The Middle East project its interests in the region vis a vis other major power. The study concludes that while reestablishing itself the Russia facing major challenges both at domestic as well as at the international level. From the historical perspective hard power is not an option instead, kremlin is focusing on furthering its power and position through hard and soft power projection in Middle East.

Keywords: Reemergence of Russia, Role and Strategies, Middle East, Hard and Soft Power