Relations between Russia and NATO

Amidst rapid geopolitical shifts, the relationship between the Russian Federation and NATO stands out as one of the most prominent axes of conflict and interaction in the contemporary international system, especially as this rivalry intersects with the strategically vital Middle East, which has become an arena for redrawing the map of international influence. This book offers an in-depth study of the dimensions of international competition between the Russian Federation and NATO and its direct impact on the balance of power in the Middle East. This region has become a center of geopolitical conflicts and an open stage for reshaping the map of international influence in light of accelerating global transformations and the decline of the traditional ideologies that governed international relations during the Cold War. The interests of major powers have emerged as the primary determinant of their foreign policies, a fact clearly reflected in the nature of interactions in the Middle East. The book discusses the complex relationship between the Russian Federation and NATO, beginning with its historical background, moving through points of convergence and divergence, and culminating in the manifestations of this conflict in the Arab region. This work presents an analytical perspective on how the Middle East is no longer merely an arena for regional conflict, but has become a focal point for international competition driven by complex strategic, security, and economic considerations. Through a series of interconnected chapters, the author examines the geopolitical significance of the region for both sides and seeks to understand the implications of this competition on the balance of power in the Middle East, given the increasing involvement of regional powers such as Turkey, Iran, and Israel, alongside major international powers.