Abstract
Abstract This chapter examines the motivations for and manifestations of Russia's strategic nonalignment policy in Yemen. As Russia possesses few material interests in Yemen and is not compelled to support any particular faction, Moscow has used its distinct approach to the Yemeni civil war as a lever to strengthen its regional influence. The inextricable links between Russia's Yemen policy and its broader geopolitical aspirations undergird this study, as these connections have received comparatively little attention in extant literature on Russian policy towards the Middle East. Subsequently, this chapter assesses the implications of Russia's approach to Yemen and its relationships with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). After laying out the regional-level impact of Russia's strategic nonalignment policy in Yemen, the chapter examines Russia's vision for an inclusive peace settlement in Yemen, which includes a policy of constructive engagement with the Houthis. The study concludes with an overall evaluation of Russia's policy of strategic nonalignment in Yemen and its effectiveness in advancing Moscow's geopolitical interests.
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