Russia, Turkey, and Iran: Moving Towards Strategic Synergy in the Middle East?
Journal: Strategic Analysis
Year: 2015

This article aims to delve into the patterns of convergence and divergence of interests among three key regional players in the Middle East: the Russian Federation, Turkey and Iran. Reflecting on three recent pivotal events—namely the Syrian question and growing extremism in the Middle East; the Iranian quest for normalisation of ties with the West; and the annexation of Crimea by Russia and ongoing Black Sea disputes—the article argues that Moscow, Ankara and Tehran are seen as attempting, at l