Russia’s Global Reach: A Security and Statecraft Assessment | George C. Marshall European Center For Security Studies

Locals hold the Syrian national flag in the village of al-Sultaniyah on the outskirts of the town of Manbij, which is now controlled by Syrian regime forces, on October 15, 2019.

Chapter 9: Russia and the Middle East: Opportunities and Challenges

Reducing tension with Iran will restrain Russia’s influence.

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Russian naval ship in port of Sudan

Chapter 10: Russia and Africa: Expanding Influence and Instability

Exploiting Africa’s permissive environment to advance Moscow’s geostrategic influence.

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An RS-24 Yars/SS-27 Mod 2 solid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War, May 9, 2015 in Moscow, Russia. The Victory Day parade commemorates the end of World War II in Europe.

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Chapter 11: Russian Nuclear Instruments and Arms Control Approaches

Nuclear weapons are Russia’s top military priority.

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An outside view of the Central Bank of Russia.

Chapter 12: Russia’s Economic Engagement: Realities, Pitfalls, and Perils

Russia’s economy is sustainable but loses to competitors.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hold a meeting in Damascus on January 7, 2020. - Putin met his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad during an unprecedented visit to Damascus as the prospect of war between Iran and the United States loomed over the region.

Chapter 13: Russian Diplomacy and Conflict Management

Russia uses diplomacy and mediation to achieve its strategic goals.

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin addresses an event marking the 100th birthday of the Main Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff at the Russian Army Theatre on Day of Military Intelligence Officer.

Chapter 14: Active Measures: Russia’s Covert Global Reach

Covert political operations are central to Putin’s foreign policy.

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A photo from the RT (Russia Today) Arabic studio on December 6, 2019 in Moscow, Russia.

Chapter 15: Strategic Messaging: Propaganda and Disinformation Efforts

Russian messaging twists reality to justify foreign policy goals.

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Dmitry Gorenburg

Servicemen of the Armed Forces of India march during a Victory Day military parade in Red Square marking the 75th anniversary of the victory in World War II, on June 24, 2020 in Moscow, Russia

Chapter 16: Assessing Russian Statecraft and U.S. Policy Considerations

A ‘G-Zero’ world order best secures a declining Russia.

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