Stephen Blank
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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](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-868274706-min.jpg?itok=2NWHeRDc)
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.
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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](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/AApfQAaTv1QSpv4gBAhImNvwVyYKQ2Uf%20%282%29.jpg?itok=YgvvQ7YV)
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.
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