'There is little new in Putin’s Russia when it comes to terrorism and foreign policy objectives, but the West should know better now from experience,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

The Kremlin’s conspiracy theories about the #Moscow theater IS attack are compounded by its legacy of ties to multiple terrorist groups, writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'A radical terrorist group has taken credit for an attack, and Moscow is now refusing to acknowledge this fact,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

#Russia has used its defense relationships to expand its influence in the #MiddleEast and promote anti-Western interests, writes Anna Borshchevskaya.

Here's how: washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Regional and international factors are creating conditions for #Armenia and #Azerbaijan to move towards signing a peace agreement. Anna Borshchevskaya examines the implications for the South Caucasus and #Russia , #Europe , and #Iran . washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'But Moscow’s laying blame on Ukraine and the West for the terrorist attack should leave no room for doubt that Putin remains committed to a bigger war,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'Putin’s Russia has never been and cannot be a credible counterterrorism partner. There is irony in the duplicitous path Putin and company have chosen to pursue,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

It may be tempting to think that counterterrorism is an area where Russia and the West can find common ground, but Moscow's ties to terrorist groups from Hamas to the Taliban and Hezbollah disabuse the U.S. of any hope for common cause, writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'A radical terrorist group has taken credit for an attack, and Moscow is now refusing to acknowledge this fact,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'Moscow’s laying blame on Ukraine and the West for the terrorist attack on its soil should leave no room for doubt that Putin remains committed to a bigger war,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. 19fortyfive.com/2024/04/putin-…

My latest analysis: #Putin Is No Ally in the War on Terror in 2024 #CrocusCityHall Washington Institute 19FortyFive - 19fortyfive.com/2024/04/putin-…

Regional and international factors are creating conditions for #Armenia and #Azerbaijan to slowly move towards signing a peace treaty. Anna Borshchevskaya examines the implications for the South Caucasus and #Russia , #Europe , and #Iran . washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'In the last several years, observers periodically declared that a peace agreement between Baku and Yerevan was imminent, but it never materialised. However, there are several reasons why this time may be different,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

#Russia has used its defense relationships in the #MiddleEast to expand its influence in the region and boost its anti-Western strategic interests, writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Foreign policymakers must monitor Russia’s defense relationships in the Mideast, writes Anna Borshchevskaya. Here’s how Moscow’s uses arms deals, military ties, and paramilitary activity across the region to expand its influence and promote anti-Western interests. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'More to the point, if the US Congress continues to dither and delay aid to Ukraine, Russia may soon tip the scales decisively in its favour,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'When it comes to Russia’s defence relationships in the Middle East, Western policymakers need to take a long view that accounts for both Putin’s strategic objectives and the implications of the Ukraine war, regardless of its outcome,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'Russian President Vladimir Putin, for his part, believes he is fighting an existential battle with the United States, and the Middle East is an arena where he believes Russia can shape this competition,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'With Moscow’s fixation on Ukraine, foreign policymakers must monitor the state of Russia’s arms trade and how its defence relationships in the Middle East are propelling its influence and larger strategic interests,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya in Al Majalla. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

'This year may see Russia meddling in a variety of ways and stoking regional crises to divert Western attention from Ukraine to realise Putin’s goal of redefining the rules of the international order,' writes Anna Borshchevskaya. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…