Russia’s Gambit: Moscow’s Middle East Strategy After Syria and Iran, with Dr. Iulia Joja
About this episode
The episode discusses Russia's evolving strategy in the Middle East post-Syria and Iran setbacks with insights from Dr. Iulia Joja.
In this episode of The Burn Bag, A’ndre Gonawela is joined by Dr. Iulia Joja, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute, to examine Russia’s strategy in the Middle East in 2026 following major setbacks in Syria and Iran. The conversation breaks down how Moscow is adapting after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Iran’s military losses and internal unrest, and growing U.S. pressure across the region. Dr. Joja explains how Russia is pursuing a long-term strategy focused on maintain...
People in this episode
Host: A’ndre Gonawela
Guest: Dr. Iulia Joja
Topics covered
- Russia
- Middle East strategy
- Syria
- Iran
- U.S. pressure
- geopolitics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Middle East Institute
Places: Russia, Syria, Iran, U.S.
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