Maxim A. Suchkov is the former editor of Al-Monitor’s Russia / Mideast coverage (2016-2020). He is currently a Senior Fellow and Associate Professor at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University). He is also a non-resident expert at the Russian International Affairs Council and at the Valdai International Discussion Club. On Twitter: @m_suchkov Email: max.suchkov@gmail.com