Palestine in Russia’s Foreign Policy
Palestine in Russia’s Foreign Policy

Author(s): Michał Wojnarowicz
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russian Federation; Palestine; strategy towards the Middle East; Russian activity in Syria; Palestine in Russian foreign policy; peace process;
Summary/Abstract: Russia is strengthening its relations with both the Palestinian Authority leadership and Hamas in Gaza Strip. It is part of Russia’s consistent strategy towards the Middle East to build a network of influence among regional actors and boost its image as an attractive political partner. In developing relations with the Palestinians, Russia exploits Israel’s sensitivity to Russian activity in Syria, poor relations between Palestine and the U.S., and the deadlock in the peace process.

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