Russian-Iranian relations have been complicated since the very first interactions the nations made with each other. The up and down nature of the ties continued up until the first protest of the...Show moreRussian-Iranian relations have been complicated since the very first interactions the nations made with each other. The up and down nature of the ties continued up until the first protest of the Arab Spring and the breakout of the Syrian Civil War in 2011. During these events, both countries with known revisionist ambitions and anti-US sentiment gained new spaces of convergence upon which a different dynamic was brought into their relationship. Since 2011, Russia and Iran bolstered their ties and cooperation in numerous areas and on the surface, it might seem like a strong partnership has been formed. Only when analysing the situation in- depth, a continuation of troubled relations appears. This thesis uncovers in detail all there is to know about Russian-Iranian relations and their development since the start of the Syrian conflict. The work focuses on both areas thanks to which the ties flourished as well as limitations the relationship has had. Furthermore, using a well-known theoretical framework, the thesis follows the question whether the countries managed to create an alliance between each other.Show less
