Russian Policy in Syria and the Middle East: Determination, Delight and Disappointment
Join George Washington University's Central Asia Program for a series of panels on Russia's policy in Syria and the Middle East. The first panel is devoted to Russia's engagement strategies in the Middle East, while the second panel focuses more specifically on Russia's military involvement in Syria and its impact. Coffee will be provided at 9:00 and lunch at 11:30. Registration information can be found at this link.
Speakers:
Nikolas Gvosdev, professor of national security affairs, U.S. Naval War College
Ekaterina Stepanova, head of peace and conflict studies unit, National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Moscow
Mark Katz, professor of government and politics, George Mason University
Anna Borshchevskaya, senior fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Michael Kofman, senior research scientist, CNA Analysis and Solutions
Gregory Simons, associate professor, Institute for Russian Studies, Uppsala University
Antonio Giustozzi, visiting professor, King’s College London
Maria Omelicheva, professor, national security strategy, National War College
Igor Delanoe, deputy head of the French-Russian analytical center Observo (French-Russian Chamber of Commerce, Moscow)