Influential Factors in Russia's Role in the Persian Gulf

This paper investigates the role of Russia in the Persian Gulf. The hypothesis is that in accordance with the economic growth since late 90s, due to energy incomes as well as internal organization, Russians have been active in their foreign policy in the region. The active role of Russia has been studied relying on four factors of stability, economy and trade, energy, and strategic policy. The study suggests that Russia is planning to influence the areas which used to be under America’s influence, like Saudi Arabia, through regaining its role in the region as an emerging power, and forming the competition and cooperation pattern with the US at the same time.The findings are:1. Contrary to USSR that was looking for de-stabilization, Stability forRussia is very important.2. Economic and Political-geographical significance of the region forRussia plays an essential role in forming Russia's economic growth insidethe country and regulating a competitive but cooperative behaviour with theUS, abroad.3. Since stability and economy play a significant role for Russia in the region along with strategic issues, the new Russia is seeking to play a counterbalancing role in the region within its foreign policy framework.