The Arab Spring – Implications for the Russian Federation

Andrzej Stopczyński

doi:10.18778/1641-4233.21.09

Authors

Andrzej Stopczyński University of Lodz, Department of Middle East and North Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18778/1641-4233.21.09

Keywords:

Arab Spring, Russian Federation, Islam, Egypt, Tunisia, Syria, Libya, Islamic State, Middle East, Ummah

Abstract

The Arab Spring led to a major transformation of political systems of the region’s most countries; an increase in the significance of radical Islam in the political life; a degradation of the security environment. In addition, changes in the region’s economy cannot be overlooked. The events connected with the Arab Spring gave the Russian Federation completely new challenges. The country has to yet again define the character of its relations with Muslim countries and adapt its foreign policy to the new post-revolutionary reality. The Arab Spring also represents a challenge for Russia in its internal affairs.

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Author Biography

Andrzej Stopczyński, University of Lodz, Department of Middle East and North Africa

A PhD candidate in the Department of Middle East and North Africa. In his dissertation Andrzej Stopczyński explores the political thought of Musa Bigiev, Tatar philosopher and theologian. His main research interests include history, sociology and identity of the Muslim community in Russia and the development of Muslim education in Russia.

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