Houthi Attacks and Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Bringing maritime traffic in the Red Sea under Houthi control was intended to exert pressure not only on Saudi Arabia but also on global actors.
Economy
A Century of Turkey’s Balkan Policy
Turkey is viewed as a strong and reliable partner in the Balkans. As long as Turkey maintains this image, Turkish-Balkan…
NATO’s Stoltenberg Urges Vigilance Over Chinese Digital Infrastructure Influence
The NATO chief pointed to China’s global export of state surveillance technologies, including facial recognition.
UN Report: 46 Nations Designated as Least Developed, with High Debt Burdens
While Africa hosts most of the least developed countries, Asia is home to nine, with three in the Pacific and…
IMF Positively Revises China’s Economic Outlook Amidst Strong Recovery
The IMF’s announcement comes at a crucial time for China, which has been implementing various measures to support its real…
Will the Niger Crisis Pose a Threat to Turkey in Africa?
There is a potential for Turkey to become a more valuable actor in the region by providing diplomatic solutions and…
Turkey is the Safest Route for East-West Trade
Turkey is at the epicenter of the most suitable trade routes from East to West, providing the most convenient corridors…
Chinese Defense Minister Ousted in High-Level Political Shake-Up
Both Li and Qin were considered by many as pivotal figures in President Xi’s vision to elevate China’s status on…
CPEC: China’s Gift to Pakistan Is Becoming Too Hot to Handle
For Pakistan, caught in the crossfire between China and the West and mired in debt, choosing sides is not easy.
Why Libya’s Floods Were So Devastating Than Many Think
Storm Daniel, which hit eastern Libya on September 10, killed at least 7,300 people and left around 11,000 missing and…
Energy Investments: Should Renewables or Fossil Fuels Lead the Path?
Weak investment in fossil fuels will trigger a new global supply crisis in an environment where it is still not…
Saudi Arabia Green-Lights an Economic Corridor Connecting India with Europe
The US hopes to mitigate China’s influence via the Belt and Road Initiative by supporting the India-Europe economic corridor.
China’s Deflation Woes: The End of the Economic Miracle?
Why is China struggling with deflation? What are the economic implications? Will China become the next Japan, in terms of…
The Frightening Journey of Microplastics from Oceans to Our Bodies
Not only are microplastics ubiquitous, they have the potential to invade multiple ecosystems, from the depths of the oceans to…
Should Turkey Join BRICS?
BRICS may not offer Turkey what it expects. The only reason Turkey might join BRICS is as a result of…
Is China Pushing the Global South into a Debt Trap?
China’s lending practices under the Belt and Road Initiative have come under heavy criticism from the U.S., dubbing it “debt…
The World’s Longest River Could Dry Up: The Nile Dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia
Sudan and Egypt fear the Ethiopian project could reduce their share of the Nile’s water. But Ethiopia insists the dam…
Déjà Vu in Developing Economies? The Intertwined Story of Inflation, Interest Rates and Debt Burden
Money lost to interest payments creates debt burdens and shrinks public resources that could be channeled into development-friendly areas.
As Global Food Crisis Looms, Governments May Be Caught Unprepared
The world is destined for a global hunger catastrophe unless governments work together to meet people’s immediate food needs.
