Criminalizing Resistance: The UK’s Crackdown on Palestine Action
Democracies depend on dissent, protest, and the freedom to question authority. When protest is criminalized, the balance of power can shift away from citizens toward the state.
Opinion
Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Israel-Iran Escalation: War or Diplomacy?
Saudi Arabia, caught in uncertainty, views an Israeli Iranian war as ill-timed, neutrality as uncomfortable, and descent into the fray…
Pezeshkian’s Cabinet Faces Scrutiny Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Whether Pezeshkian can deliver on his promises of inclusiveness and unity while maintaining stability in the region remains to be…
The Fall of an Autocrat: Dawn of a New Era in Bangladesh?
The dynamics of the student-led national protests in Bangladesh have opened the doors to what it means to be a…
New Stage in EU Enlargement: Negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
This is the first time in the EU’s history that it has formally opened accession negotiations with a country at…
India and Indonesia: Security Orbits in the Indo-Pacific
The victories of Narendra Modi in India and Prabowo Subianto in Indonesia reflect a new international behavior, a reorientation of…
Hope of Returning Home Springs Eternal in the Breasts of Tibetan Exiles in Dharmshala
China is like a tiger in a zoo. When it comes out of its territory, it does not know how…
Nation Branding in a Digitalized World: The Case of Black State
The global video games market is forecast to be a colossal $282 billion industry by 2024 and is expected to…
Can the European Sky Shield Initiative Deliver European Security?
ESSI holds promise for boosting military spending cooperation, but its success appears doubtful, hindered by several factors.
Why the European Union May Soon Find Itself in a War Economy Mode
Having found itself in the Kantian Paradise of perpetual peace after the Cold War, the EU has now woken up…
From Margins to Mainstream: The Rise of Turkish TV Series Hides a Turbulent Journey
The increase in the number of religious characters in Turkish TV series should be noted as a positive development as…
The European Union’s Policy on the Genocide in Gaza: Josep Borrell vs. Ursula von der Leyen
Why do Borrell and von der Leyen differ on the ongoing Gaza genocide?
A New Balance in Central Asia?
Since 2023, China, the EU, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the US, and the UK have convened key summits and bilateral…
Israel’s Looming Attack on Rafah: A March Towards Outright Genocide?
The international community must now take the necessary steps to protect all Gazans, especially those in Rafah.
Turkey-Egypt Axis Has the Potential to Influence Global Geopolitics
The Turkish-Egyptian rapprochement presents Western powers with challenges and opportunities in migration management, energy distribution, EU positioning in the Eastern…
Saudi Arabia’s Quest for a New Identity
Saudi Arabia’s search for a new identity has given rise to a new kind of Saudi nationalism that consolidates the…
Libya’s Quest for Hope: Reflecting on the February 17 Revolution
The uprising that erupted on 17 February 2011 is seen by some as the root cause of today’s conflict environment,…
Turkish Influence Expands: Turkey-Somalia Maritime Agreement in the Horn of Africa
The Turkish navy in Somali waters could deter illegal fishing by countries like Iran and China, and address the resurgence…
Navigating the Aftermath: Turkey-Egypt Rapprochement and its Echoes in Libya
The reconciliation between Turkey and Egypt holds the potential to foster a more prudent and collaborative strategy to navigating the…
