Can Turkey, Russia, and Iran Bring Permanent Security to Syria?
Russia aims to keep a military and political presence in warm waters, ambitiously following the footsteps of former Russian empires.
Russia, the Grain Deal with Ukraine, and the Global South Effect
By painstakingly exerting efforts to convince both Kyiv and Moscow of the agreement, Ankara added another significant diplomatic breakthrough to its list of diplomatic achievements—in addition to gathering Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum for the first time and hosting the latest peace talks between the two sides in Istanbul.
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.
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.
Turkey’s Likely New Syria Operation: Why Now?
Most probably Turkey would have conducted this operation even if there had not been a Russian attack on Ukraine.
The War in Ukraine: The Protection of International Peace and the UN
Read: Russian Invasion of Ukraine from an International Law PerspectiveThe Security Council makes decisions with the majority vote of 9 out of 15 members.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria
At the moment, Russian forces are pursuing a strategy of fortifying the Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and restoring the land connection between Crimea and these regions.
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership: The Calculus of Alliance Politics
The Russian aggression in Ukraine, as a potential pattern during the coming decades, has pushed them to review the possibility in case a war escalates in the vicinity.
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership and the Militarization of the Baltic Sea
There were also highly publicized events of the unconfirmed “Russian submarines” in Helsinki Harbor and the Stockholm Archipelago, which increased public support for NATO membership.
“The Damage Will Take Time to Repair”: An Interview with Caitlin Welsh on the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Food Security
he Russia–Ukraine war threatens global food security, especially in Asia and the MENA region, which heavily rely on Russian and Ukrainian wheat, oilseeds, and fertilizers.
Why Is It So Hard to Reach a New Nuclear Deal with Iran?
After about ten days, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that they had "written guarantees" from Washington.
Sweden and Finland to Apply for NATO in May
he Russian invasion of Ukraine stirred up debates and policy decisions regarding defense and security, especially in Europe.
The Russian Threat Gives NATO New Purpose
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinFor decades, a handful of Western countries accused Italy of being too Russia-friendly.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Turned the Political Climate in France Upside Down
ho would have thought that French President Emmanuel Macron and the Muslim minority living under pressure in France especially during his term, would breathe a sigh of relief at the same time, for the same reason, albeit for a temporary period! The war launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022, on the grounds of the “demilitarizing and de-Nazification of Ukraine,” turned the political climate in France upside down.
Who Is Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine?
ould Russian President Vladimir Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine? What about Russian military commanders and ordinary Russian soldiers? On the other side, could Ukraine President Volodmyr Zelensky, Ukrainian commanders or ordinary Ukrainian soldiers be prosecuted?
These questions have taken on increased urgency as Russia’s military action in Ukraine promises to continue for an extended period of time.
Russophobia Spreads Following the Russia-Ukraine War
Thousands of Russian art workers, businesses, and businesspeople face pressure either from Russia or from countries that oppose the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Military Transformation between 2014 and 2022
n February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation started a wide-scale attack on Ukraine, referred to by Moscow as a “special military operation.
Hungary Election: War in Ukraine Provokes Passive Voters
Three years later, Hungary gave a construction project to Russia for expanding Hungary's only nuclear plant with Russian financing, which has caused much speculation within the EU.
