Stephen Blank
Biography
Publications
Dr Stephen Blank is a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council. He is the author of numerous foreign policy-related articles, white papers and monographs, specifically focused on the geopolitics and geostrategy of the former Soviet Union, Russia and Eurasia. He is a former MacArthur Fellow at the US Army War College.
Russia in Syria: A course strewn with obstacles
Unrest plays into Russia’s geopolitical vision, yet Moscow has now assumed the obligation to provide a stable Syrian government.
What drives Russia’s Korea policy?
In Russia's view, real responsibility for the crisis lies with the US.
Despite encroachments, China is still Russia’s preferred partner
As long as China doesn't challenge the fundamental system of rule in Russia (as the US does), then it will remain a preferred partner if not an ally.
