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How is Russian President Vladimir Putin assessing the unfolding conflict in the Middle East? And how will that impact Western support for Ukraine?
Fiona Hill is just the person to ask. She’s advised both Democratic and Republican administrations on Russia policy and is currently a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Suggested reading:
Fiona Hill: There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century
Amy Mackinnon: What Putin Stands to Gain From Israel-Hamas War
Ian S. Lustick: Vengeance Is Not a Policy
Kenneth M. Pollack: The 1973 War Analogy Is Deeper Than You Think
Howard W. French: Biden’s Unquestioning Support for Israel Could Be a Costly Error
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