NSI hosted an event diving into the geopolitical, economic, and strategic implications of the growing partnership between Russia and Iran, which has led to increased cooperation, including military coordination, such as military transfers and defense technology exchanges, economic partnership, to even Russia providing cover for Iranian violations of international law in multilateral institutions.
This event explored the motivations and goals driving Russia and Iran to grow closer, how the ongoing war in Ukraine and in the Middle East impacts their partnership, and the challenges – as well as opportunities – that their relationship presents for U.S. interests in the region.
Panelists:
Dr. Mark Katz – Professor Emeritus of Government and Politics, George Mason University, Schar School of Policy and Government
Martha Miller – Senior Fellow, National Security Institute
Dr. Ray Takeyh - Hasib J. Sabbagh Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
Behnam Ben Taleblu - Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Moderator:
Andrew Borene – Former Senior Officer, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
