A Strategic Alliance: An Exploration of Israeli-Russian Relations
This paper offers an exploration of various facets of the Israeli-Russian political relationship. The positive relationship between the two states seems unlikely considering each state’s history and strategic alliances, though Israel and Russia have endeavored towards a strong working relationship since the disintegration of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. This paper first explores the history of the relationship between the former Soviet Union/Russia and Israel from the formation of Israel in 1948 to the present day. The historical arc is used in an attempt to explain the development of the current relationship. Next, this paper explains the current status of the relationship, particularly through Vladimir Putin’s leadership of Russia and his diplomatic relationship with Israeli leaders Ariel Sharon and Benjamin Netanyahu. I then turn to the multiple facets of the strategic alliance, including military, economic, technological, and cultural partnerships. Lastly, this paper summarizes the implications of the Israeli-Russian alliance on Middle Eastern and international geopolitics.
The Collapse of the Soviet Union
The Cold War Ends Directions: Read pages 612 – 617 and complete the following: Main Idea: REVOLUTION Democratic reforms ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why it matters now: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cause & Effect: As you read this section, explain how Communist leaders responded to each problem or crisis. Be sure to use appropriate vocabulary, names, events, etc. as you respond. Problems / Crises (Cause) 1. Soviet society had stopped growing as a result of totalitarian policies banning political dissent.
DIASPORAS AS PEACEMAKERS: THIRD PARTY MEDIATION IN HOMELAND CONFLICTS
Bahar Baser is a visiting researcher at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research in Uppsala University, thanks to the research grant she has received from the Swedish Institute. She has a Master's degree in International Studies from Uppsala University and holds a BAin Political Science and International Relations from Bogazici University, Istanbul. Her research areas include third party mediation, negotiations, and diaspora studies.