Russia’s Defense Ties in the Middle East Poised to Rebound (Anna Borshchevskaya, Matt Tavares – Washington Institute for Near East Policy)

Russia’s defense relationships in the Middle East and North Africa have been gravely weakened as a result of its war in Ukraine. However, a peace deal, sanctions relief, or even a lengthy ceasefire could provide Russia with an opportunity to resume arms sales and security assistance to the Middle East, Africa, and the Indo-Pacific. The West may be surprised at the speed with which its traditional partners in the Middle East and North Africa will seek such normalization with Russia. Washington should prepare now to block Russia’s potential return.

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