Russia’s Military Presence in Syria and Eastern Mediterranean and Its Effect to Middle East, 2000-2018 Cover Image

RUSYA’NIN SURİYE VE DOĞU AKDENİZ’DEKİ MEVCUDİYETİ VE BU DURUMUN ORTADOĞU’YA ETKİSİ, 2000-2018
Russia’s Military Presence in Syria and Eastern Mediterranean and Its Effect to Middle East, 2000-2018

Author(s): Mehmet Erkan Kıllıoğlu
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Mehmet Seyfettin Erol
Keywords: Russian Federation; Eastern Mediterranean; Near Abroad Policy; Syria; Derzhavnost Policy;

Summary/Abstract: The Mediterranean basin, and especially the Eastern Mediterranean, has been evaluated a strategically important region since ancient times. This importance continues today because it is located at the junction of the maritime trade routes. Moreover, the Eastern Mediterranean region in particular is on the approach route to the southern part of the Russian territory, where the strategic depth is the least. Therefore, the Eastern Mediterranean is also militarily crucial for Russia, which wants to start the forward defense from this region in order to protect its lands. This study will examine the Russia’s interest in the Eastern Mediterranean.

  • Issue Year: 7/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 459-488
  • Page Count: 30
  • Language: Turkish