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Andrey Kortunov: Russia’s New Strategy in the Middle East

2025-08-06 People & Blogs
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Glenn Diesen
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Russia is reasserting itself in the Middle East at a time when the wider region is undergoing great changes. The direct involvement in Syria was an exception to the rule, as the objective of Russia is to avoid taking sides. Russia is now shifting back to its ideal policy of non-alignment in the region. Andrey Kortunov has been the Director General and Academic Director of the Russian International Affairs Council. He is a member of expert and supervisory committees and boards of trustees of several Russian and international organizations. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_Diesen Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GDiesen1 Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesen Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdieseng Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Top Comments (10)

@Parastoo133 2025-08-06

I love how he is so respectful and understanding of how Iranians view Russia. Thanks for that

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@nurhankinay2632 2025-08-06

Does anyone notice the language used by east versus west when talking about Middle East? The word peace and reconciliation comes up only in one side’s narrative….

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@lupana2835 2025-08-06

As an American, I really appreciate hearing such an intelligent and substantive discussion. If only we had people like that in our government!

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@lemoncello-y9o 2025-08-06

Thank you for having your guest!!! great to understand from a different perspective!!!

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@plm203 2025-08-06

Very happy to see Andrey again, together with Fyodor Lukyanov he is a precious voice from the russian elite. Thank you Glenn.

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@v.annabonac2913 2025-08-07

A calm, eloquent and thorough discussion by a diplomat and a well informed professor.

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@Cobalt-88 2025-08-07

When I listen to Mr. Kortunov, I hear a very well-informed and diplomatic individual. It is such a pleasure to hear his views.

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@barryshaw5660 2025-08-07

Always appreciate that you have well-informed guest on your channel. They give us an honest real world analysis..

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@FarnazWallace 2025-08-06

Nice to hear his sobering perspective on Russia’s relationship with Israel & Iran.

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@nikolaysch92 2025-08-06

I really like the metaphor to don't change the driver and let him drive his own way and not your way. Because I guess they know their roads the best.

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