Russian Foreign Policy and the War with Ukraine
he ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is largely covered in the media around the world triggering waves of heated debates and public outrage.
What Role Can Turkey Play Between Russia and Ukraine in Antalya?
he Russia-Ukraine war has revealed the thin and fragile line between the West and Russia in the guise of a new geopolitical power struggle.
Comparing Russian Military Interventions in Syria and Ukraine Is Misguided
ince Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine began on February 24, the eastern European country has experienced death, destruction, and trauma.
Why Did Turkey Ratify Finland’s but Not Sweden’s NATO Bid?
However, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the fear of Russia in Finland’s collective memory resurfaced.
As Finland Gets Closer to NATO, Sweden Has Yet to Dispel Turkey’s Concerns
Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO last year to safeguard themselves against possible Russian acts of aggression as such concerns became manifest with the Russia-Ukraine war.
Turkey’s Defense Is Getting Stronger Even Without the American F16s
Actually, Turkey was a participant in the F-35 development program, but that relationship was broken when Ankara decided to purchase the Russia-made S-400 air defense missile system.
Moldova’s Fear of Russian Aggression Grows
ecently, people in Moldova feel threatened by a possible Russian attack.
Clean Energy Technology Is the Latest Tool of Foreign Policy
Read: How do Russia, Qatar and the United States Use Energy as a Foreign Policy Tool?China has marketed the BRI as a vision to bring progress and enhancement to those engaged in the initiative.
China Allocates 7.2% of Its 2023 Budget to Its Military
Only time will reveal when and how China will project its military power, especially with Western powers being busy with Russia in Ukraine.
Is the American Eagle Ready to Fight the Chinese Dragon?
Read: How China, Russia and the US Compete Over Control in Africa
As per Chinese claims, these ports are exclusively being developed for commercial purposes, but U.
How Turkey’s Earthquake Affected the Agriculture and Food Security
hile the long-term effects of climate change continue, the COVID-19 epidemic, which spread at the end of 2019 and continued for almost two years, and the Ukraine-Russia war that followed, have had significant negative effects on agriculture and food security.
The Middle East: A Multipolar Order Is in the Making
is waning and rising powers, primarily China and Russia, are deepening their involvement in the region.
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.
Sweden Must Face Its Commitments Instead of Instrumentalizing Anti-Turkish and Anti-Muslim Sentiments
Although Sweden and Finland asked to join NATO at the same time, one could argue that the latter, which shares a 1,340-kilometer-long land border with Russia, has been more enthusiastic about joining the Alliance.
What Goes Wrong With Sweden’s “Limitless” Freedom of Expression?
ollowing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, NATO membership was deemed so essential and urgent for Russia’s neighbouring countries, Sweden and Finland, that an intense diplomacy traffic was initiated immediately after the start of the war.
Turkey’s NATO Membership: Saving the Country from NATO Itself?
For instance, Turkey’s procurement of Russia-made S-400 missiles angered the U.
Japan: Military Expansion amidst National Decline
Read: Another Sakoku? Japan’s Ongoing Stagnation Is Closing the Country
China as Japan’s eternal boogeyman
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has, of course, provided a bandwagon for the LDP to obtain support for a larger military, and has been relentlessly exploited.
