Moldova’s Fear of Russian Aggression Grows
ecently, people in Moldova feel threatened by a possible Russian attack.
Russia-Ukraine War Anniversary: Twelve Books on the War
year ago today, Russia launched its “military operation” in Ukraine which has not only caused ongoing suffering to the Ukrainian people but has also turned global politics upside-down.
NATO vs. Russia: A War to Win Mauritania’s Heart?
hen Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Mauritania on February 7, 2023, following a tour of Asia and Africa, his visit was barely covered by the international media.
Energy Price Cap: A New Instrument to Encircle Russia?
, the EU, and the UK decided to limit Russian oil and gas revenues to weaken its war machine.
How China, Russia and the US Compete Over Control in Africa
Yellen touched down in Zambia just a day before Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, arrived in South Africa to start his own visit to the continent.
Report: “Europe Boosts Defense Spending to Counter Russia’s Aggression”
Since the Russia-Ukraine war escalated, 29 European states have pledged more than $209 billion in new defense funding—a trend that is expected to climb in 2023.
The Hedgehog’s Dilemma: Turkey’s Position between the West and Russia After the Invasion of Ukraine
The metaphor's explanatory perspective may be applied particularly in a situation where the cycle of competition and cooperation shapes relations, as is the case of Turkey and Russia.
Russia in Ukraine: Is There a Risk of Nuclear “Armageddon”?
Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin was a guy he knew fairly well, and that Putin was “not joking when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapons.
The Supremacy of Power Politics Continues Amid Russia-Ukraine War
Popular will versus power politics
First, Russia has instrumentally used and abused the concept of popular will.
Chechen Leader Kadyrov Sends His Sons to Fight in Ukraine amid Russian Losses
Earlier, Kadyrov had strongly criticized commanders for Russia’s critical losses in Ukraine and called on Moscow to resort to nuclear weapons.
Russia-Ukraine War: North Korea Pledges Closer Ties with Russia amid Western Sanctions
orth Korea, having the fourth-largest army in the world, offered Russia 100,000 soldiers to defeat Ukraine, according to Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko’s statement on Russian state television, Channel One Russia, on August 5, 2022.
No One Should Be Left Behind: Disabled People in the Russia-Ukraine War and Armed Conflicts
For example, if they have no visible disabilities, young men in Ukraine who are usually unfit to fight in the war have been forced to take part in the recent Ukraine and Russian aggression.
Can Turkey, Russia, and Iran Bring Permanent Security to Syria?
ith the Syria War at the core, the Astana Process continues with occasional summits between Turkey, Russia, and Iran.
Russia, the Grain Deal with Ukraine, and the Global South Effect
he Grain Deal between Ukraine and Russia, which was facilitated by Turkey and the UN and signed on July 22 in Istanbul, has undoubtedly been one of the few diplomatic milestones throughout the war in Ukraine.
Food Security, the Russia-Ukraine War, and the Food Corridor Agreement
he Russian military invasion of Ukraine has been impacting the world economy since it was first launched on February 23, 2022.
The Tehran Summit: What Is Next for Turkey, Russia, and Iran?
Following the Astana Talks format, a meeting on Syria was also held on the same day with the participation of Russian President Putin and Iranian President Raisi.
Why Hypersonic Weapon Systems Are Critical for Russia
ussian Strategic Missile Force Commander Colonel General Sergei Karakayev announced on June 5 that the second regiment of intercontinental ballistic missiles equipped with the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicles was preparing to go on combat alert.
Russia Takes over Sakhalin-2, Raising Stakes amid Western Sanctions
fter Russia’s decision to place the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project under its jurisdiction on July 1, on Thursday, July 7, Russian lawmaker Pavel Zavalny said that the same happening to the Sakhalin-1 project was the obvious next move.
Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
The most striking example of this new international structure manifests itself in how Saudi and Emirati national interests dictated and enabled these Gulf monarchies to respond to the Russian attacks in Ukraine more cautiously and openly refusing an automatic alignment with the United States.
How do Russia, Qatar and the United States Use Energy as a Foreign Policy Tool?
Russia as a fossil fuel giant
For more than three decades, Russia has been one of the world’s top oil, natural gas, and coal producers and exporters.
