Russia Policy Monitor No. 2657
Kremlin worries over domestic unrest
Still more foreign fodder for Russia's war;
A delayed economic reckoning...;
...As Putin doubles down
Kremlin worries over domestic unrest
Still more foreign fodder for Russia's war;
A delayed economic reckoning...;
...As Putin doubles down
Australia faces fresh extremist threats;
Morocco takes a stand on ties with Israel;
A fatwa against Hamas;
Libya tightens social control;
Baghdad aims to lower age of consent
Russian hackers target Europe...;
...And Japan;
Russia returns the favor;
An offensive against Ukrainian energy
Moscow takes aim at "childfree propaganda"...;
...And works to isolate its internet;
China's spy agency wades into the media fight...;
...As google fights Chinese fake news;
Iran's latest propaganda offensive, exposed
When the second Trump administration takes office next month, it will face a thoroughly crowded Mideast agenda. Near-term priorities for the new White House include helping Israel to wind down its war in Gaza, resuscitating the Abraham Accords, and reviving a policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran. But arguably the most pressing item confronting Team Trump will be changing the status quo in the Red Sea.