Master's degree in Political Science, Faculty of Humanities, Payam Noor Qochan University, Qochan, Iran
Abstract
Within the anarchic framework of the international system, governments adjust their foreign policy by their interests and environmental conditions. Russia has also adopted a policy based on smart power in the Middle East by combining hard and soft power. The country has used hard power to confront fundamentalist groups and, at the same time, has strengthened its position as a balanced actor on the issue of Palestine and Sionist regime by utilizing soft power. This research shows that Russia's main goal has been to maintain geopolitical interests, reduce costs, and increase regional influence. Moscow has also tried to establish its international image as a peace mediator. This dual policy has been a smart response to the geopolitical complexities of the Middle East.
Akbarpour Almeh Joghi,A. (2025). Russia Smart Power and the Sionist Regim-Palestinian Conflict (2012-2024). Central Asia and The Caucasus Journal, 31(129), 201-228.
MLA
Akbarpour Almeh Joghi,A. . "Russia Smart Power and the Sionist Regim-Palestinian Conflict (2012-2024)", Central Asia and The Caucasus Journal, 31, 129, 2025, 201-228.
HARVARD
Akbarpour Almeh Joghi A. (2025). 'Russia Smart Power and the Sionist Regim-Palestinian Conflict (2012-2024)', Central Asia and The Caucasus Journal, 31(129), pp. 201-228.
CHICAGO
A. Akbarpour Almeh Joghi, "Russia Smart Power and the Sionist Regim-Palestinian Conflict (2012-2024)," Central Asia and The Caucasus Journal, 31 129 (2025): 201-228,
VANCOUVER
Akbarpour Almeh Joghi A. Russia Smart Power and the Sionist Regim-Palestinian Conflict (2012-2024). Central Asia and The Caucasus Journal, 2025; 31(129): 201-228.
