The Russian-U.S. relationship in the Middle East over the coming years will likely be defined by rivalry and competition rather than by cooperation.
- Itamar Rabinovich
Itamar Rabinovich served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States and as chief negotiator with Syria from 1992 to 1996. He holds distinguished positions on the boards of several international foundations and on the faculty of leading academic institutions, serving as professor emeritus of Middle Eastern history at Tel Aviv University and distinguished global professor at NYU.
The Russian-U.S. relationship in the Middle East over the coming years will likely be defined by rivalry and competition rather than by cooperation.
Following the protests and upheaval throughout the Arab world, Syrians took to the streets beginning on March 15, demanding a more responsive and democratic government. What happens in Syria in the coming months will play a critical role in the future of the region.