Russia in the Middle East

Coming out of its decline in the 20th century, Russia – under President Vladimir Putin – has asserted its position in the Middle East in particular, and the World at large. Moscow's efforts encompass the entire region, from the Persian Gulf to the Western Mediterranean. Does Russia's record match its rhetoric in fulfilling its ambitions?

Guests Prof. Zeev Khanin, Academic Chairman of the Institute for Eurasian Studies, Dr. Stefani Hoffman, Former Director of Mayrock Russian and East European Research Center, The Hebrew University Jerusalem, and Prof. Efraim Inbar; President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. Analyst Amir Oren. Host Jonathan Hessen.

Jerusalem Studio

The program offers the viewer deeper understanding about current events in Israel. The topics vary from domestic and foreign policy to social changes, archaelogy and religion.

The program is hosted by TV7 Israel News anchor Jonathan Hessen.

  • First broadcast: April 2, 2019, TV7 World
  • Episode number: 410
  • Duration: 30 min
  • Spoken languages:
  • English
  • Subtitles:
  • Estonian, Finnish, Swedish