On October 16, during its 15th Annual Meeting, the Valdai Discussion Club held a special session titles "Russia in the Middle East – Today and Tomorrow".
The Syrian issue has been in the focus of the whole world for many years, but recently, thanks to Russia’s efforts, the impasse there seems to have been broken and light at the end of the tunnel appeared. Russia’s policy in the region is not only an example of major military-political and diplomatic success but also demonstrates how a country can positively shape the world order.