Russia and Turkey: Approaches to Regional Security in the Middle East

Authors : Ruslan MAMEDOV, Grigory LUKYANOV

Pages : 51-71

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Publication Date : 2018-10-07

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In recent years, Russia and Turkey have  increased their presence in the Middle  East, where several factors influence their  views on security. This article analyses  Russia-Turkey relations in the context of  recent developments in the Middle East,  and considers the latest approaches to  managing regional security there. Special  attention will be given to four main issues:  terrorism, nuclear weapons, the Syrian  crisis and the region’s security architecture.  Despite residual differences in Russia and  Turkey’s approaches to Middle Eastern  and global politics, the article concludes  that there are a number of areas, such  as combatting terrorism, resolving the  Syrian conflict, producing “peaceful”  atomic power, and engaging in economic  cooperation in the MENA region, in which common  interests and the potential  for mutual benefit outweigh any obstacles. 
Keywords : Regional and Global Security, Terrorism, Nuclear Weapons, Syrian Crisis