Russia in the foreign policy priorities of the council of cooperation of the Arabian Gulf states after events of the «Arab spring»

Melkumyan, E.C.; Kosach, G.; Nosenko, T.

doi:10.24833/2071-8160-2017-4-55-139-153

MRIR

2017

DOI: 10.24833/2071-8160-2017-4-55-139-153

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Russia in the foreign policy priorities of the council of cooperation of the Arabian Gulf states after events of the «Arab spring»

E.C. Melkumyan¹,

G. Kosach²,

T. Nosenko³

Abstract: Институт востоковедения РАН Российский государственный гуманитарный университет В предлагаемой статье акцентируется внимание на изменении подхода регио-нальной организации Совет сотрудничества арабских государств Залива (ССАГЗ) к роли России в регионе Ближнего Востока и попытке её членов наладить с ней пло-дотворное сотрудничество. Новый подход последовал за событиями «арабской весны», среди итогов которой -осложнение региональной ситуации и возник-новение ряда кризисов, заставивших членов ССАГЗ расширять числ… Show more

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The Gulf Monarchies’ Vision of the Global Order Transformations and the Russian Place in It

Tyukaeva

2024

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With the processes of the global order transformations currently unfolding and new rising powers gaining influence in the international arena, the issue of possible contours of a new architecture of the world system is becoming more urgent. The three Gulf monarchies – Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar – in recent years have been re-evaluating their relations with world powers, re-establishing their international positioning, and strengthening their capabilities in active engagement in the process of a new world order shaping as their foreign policies and national interests have been increasingly stretching far beyond the Gulf and the MENA region. They have gained confidence in asserting and defending their interests and standing up to pressure, willing to seize the initiative in forming the regional security system and strongly participate in the shaping of the global world order, which they see as polycentric and “non-polar”. After the decade of intraregional confrontations and rivalries in the 2010s, they have come to realize that in order for their ambitious socioeconomic development strategies to succeed, they require a “stable and prosperous” Middle East based on cooperation between all the key regional players with none of them dominating but counterbalancing each other, while external actors are considered important partners for cooperation on the agenda set by the regional powers provided that they counterbalance each other’s influence and do not try to exert their dominance. The three Gulf monarchies see Russia as an influential center of power in the shaping polycentric world order as well as a partner with whom they need to coordinate to ensure stability in the region and cement their global influence in the world oil markets. The Ukrainian crisis has not had any negative effect on the monarchies’ approaches towards relations with Russia and even strengthened their conviction in the correctness of their regional and global policy course.

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The Gulf Monarchies’ Vision of the Global Order Transformations and the Russian Place in It

Tyukaeva

2024

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Russia’s Foreign Trade with the GCC Countries: Dynamics, Characteristics and Opportunities

Shkvarya

2023

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This article examines the foreign trade relations between the Russian Federation and the states of the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Persian Gulf (GCC) in the 21st century. It considers the development of bilateral trade and economic cooperation with Middle Eastern states, particularly the Arabian monarchies, as an essential direction for enhancing Russia's integration into the global economic system in the context of increasing anti-Russian sanctions. The study's relevance lies in the Russian Federation's need to intensify foreign trade and investment cooperation with friendly states under the current circumstances. The research holds theoretical and practical significance for understanding the characteristics, challenges, and future development of bilateral trade relations with Gulf states.The article aims to analyze the current state of mutual trade between the Russian Federation and GCC countries from 2000 to 2021 and identify the main factors influencing the dynamics and effectiveness of this trade. It establishes that trade and economic cooperation between both sides are founded on a stable objective basis, characterized by similarities and proximity in economic potential levels between the Russian Federation and the GCC countries as a collective business entity, considering individual country characteristics. The economic foundations and mutual benefits remain a priority for further cooperation. Trade volumes, both in goods and services, have shown steady growth, particularly in the past 5-6 years, although there are significant differentiations among countries. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains Russia's primary trading partner within the GCC. However, trade flows between Russia and the UAE, as well as other Gulf states, are imbalanced, with Russian exports to the Arabian monarchies significantly exceeding imports from the region. The commodity structure of bilateral trade also requires improvement, offering opportunities for both parties to enhance efficiency. The author suggests that future efforts should focus on developing trade in areas that contribute to economic diversification, the establishment of foundations for "green energy" and other promising sectors, and continuous enhancement of the regulatory framework for cooperation.The analysis draws on data from the UNCTAD international database, ensuring the formulation of reliable and well-founded conclusions. The research utilizes various methods, including comparative analysis, statistical analysis, factor analysis, as well as historical, institutional, and causal approaches.

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Russia in the foreign policy priorities of the council of cooperation of the Arabian Gulf states after events of the «Arab spring»

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The Gulf Monarchies’ Vision of the Global Order Transformations and the Russian Place in It

The Gulf Monarchies’ Vision of the Global Order Transformations and the Russian Place in It

Russia’s Foreign Trade with the GCC Countries: Dynamics, Characteristics and Opportunities

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