FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Russia's Strategic Goals in the Middle East and North Africa

Original title: RUSSIA'S STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

January 1, 2017

foreign policy Russia Middle East North Africa national security

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional oversight regarding U.S. foreign policy strategy toward Russia's activities in the Middle East, which influences future diplomatic and military decision-making.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs

The committee is responsible for legislative oversight and shaping foreign policy based on the information gathered.

General Public

The public is affected by the resulting foreign policy decisions and national security strategies discussed in the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa held a hearing on June 15, 2017, to examine Russia's influence and strategic objectives in the Middle East and North Africa. The session featured testimony from three policy experts regarding Russian foreign policy and its impact on U.S. interests.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on June 15, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The subcommittee received testimony from Vladimir Kara-Murza, Anna Borshchevskaya, and Brian Katulis.
The hearing focused on analyzing Russia's strategic objectives in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The subcommittee chair and ranking member were allotted 5 minutes each for opening statements.
Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on Russia's strategic goals and activities within the Middle East and North Africa.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses were Vladimir Kara-Murza (Open Russia), Anna Borshchevskaya (The Washington Institute for Near East Policy), and Brian Katulis (Center for American Progress).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Historical Context of U.S.-Russia Relations

The hearing highlights long-standing congressional concerns regarding nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia dating back to the Bush administration.

Bush administration Russia

Connected Entities

personIleana Ros-Lehtinen“Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa”Map →

personAnna Borshchevskaya“Witness, Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy”Map →

personBrian Katulis“Witness, Senior Fellow at Center for American Progress”Map →

personTheodore E. Deutch“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personVladimir Kara-Murza“Witness, Vice Chairman of Open Russia”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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