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Samuel Ramani

Samuel Ramani

Samuel Ramani is a DPhil candidate in International Relations at St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford specializing in post-1991 Russian foreign policy. He is a geopolitical analyst and commentator, who contributes regularly to the Washington Post, Huffington Post, National Interest magazine and Russian International Affairs Council. His work has also been featured in the Moscow Times, Jerusalem Post, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Hudson Institute and Al Monitor. In addition to his journalistic writing, Samuel has provided expert commentary on international security issues for major media outlets, like CNN, Al Jazeera, Reuters, AFP and Le Monde.

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Posts by Samuel Ramani
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February 09, 2018

How Strong is the Iran-Russia ‘Alliance’?

By Samuel Ramani
The long-term sustainability of the current Moscow-Tehran alignment remains unclear.
January 25, 2018

The Philippines' Approach to North Korea

By Samuel Ramani
Duterte's North Korea strategy seeks to balance the interests of China, the United States, and Japan.

January 10, 2018

China's Approach to North Korea Sanctions

By Samuel Ramani
China isn't abandoning North Korea; rather, it wants to reset the relationship on Beijing's terms.

January 06, 2018

North Korea's Military Partners in the Horn of Africa

By Samuel Ramani
Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia maintain covert military ties with Pyongyang, despite UN sanctions.

December 28, 2017

Russia's Anti-Drug Crusade in Afghanistan

By Samuel Ramani
Russia, believing U.S. efforts are failing, is stepping up its war on drug trafficking.
December 22, 2017

Can Russia Help Solve the North Korea Crisis?

By Samuel Ramani
To steer North Korea towards a peaceful course, Russia has combined coercive diplomacy with co-option.

November 29, 2017

Russia's Soft Power Push in Afghanistan

By Samuel Ramani
Investment in Afghan economic development is part of a strategy to rebrand Russia’s image in Afghanistan.
November 24, 2017

Russia's Security Inroads With Turkmenistan

By Samuel Ramani
Beyond economic relations, Moscow and Ashgabat are increasingly seeking security cooperation.

November 16, 2017

China's Growing Security Relationship With Qatar

By Samuel Ramani
Despite a chill between Qatar and other GCC members, China pushes to expand counterterrorism cooperation.

November 09, 2017

Chechnya Could Force Russia's Hand on the Rohingya Crisis

By Samuel Ramani
Ramzan Kadyrov's strong words on the Rohingya's persecution could impact Russia-Myanmar ties.

November 03, 2017

Hamid Karzai and the Russia Connection

By Samuel Ramani
The former Afghan president is promoting positions closely aligned with Russian interests.
October 25, 2017

The Myth of an Iran-Russia Alliance in Afghanistan

By Samuel Ramani
For Iran and Russia, Afghanistan is more likely to be an area of geopolitical competition than a sphere of cooperation.

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