Are India and Pakistan Drifting Toward War as the Indus Treaty Crumbles?
A single misstep between two nuclear-armed neighbors could turn a regional standoff into a global catastrophe.
Politics
How Kurdish Politics Changed under the AK Party in Turkey
The people of Turkey’s Kurdish region will have to make a choice between security, peace, and prosperity, on the one…
Montenegro’s Political Landscape Shifts as Longtime Leader Djukanovic Loses Power
Milatović’s victory indicates the continuation of the generational shift in Montenegrin politics that began in 2020.
Why Does the Turkish Left Adore the PKK?
The Turkish left-PKK alliance had been “red” to this day. Now, it is being rebranded as green and the May…
China or the United States: Who Will Win the Race for AI Supremacy?
Several Chinese academics have expressed concerns regarding the fierce rivalry with the US over AI applications and fear that, in…
Imran Khan and the Making of a Legend in Pakistani Politics
The Pakistani people who were frustrated by Imran Khan’s administration only a year ago, now look back to his times…
Racism against African Migrants in North Africa Is No Longer a Taboo
Pan-Africanism, the egalitarian and anti-slavery utopia propagated in most of the post-independence Maghreb countries, has come to an end.
Let’s Be Clear: Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Incited Violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir, who incited violence against Palestinians at al-Aqsa without a shame, should be boycotted and not welcomed anywhere…
China Boosts Naval Presence in the Middle East
Bejing’s naval power in the Middle East is becoming a topic of concern for regional powers.
Will Multidimensional or Pro-Western Foreign Policy Win in Turkey’s 2023 Elections?
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a determined to maintain Turkey’s multidimensional foreign policy, while Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is expected to rebuild…
AUKUS Submarine Deal Can Shift Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific
The AUKUS deal on nuclear-powered submarines between Australia, the UK, and the US is meant to balance China’s rising power…
Tension Is over at the Border as Serbia and Kosovo Eye Permanent Normalization
Kosovo’s prime minister Albin Kurti said the deal with Serbia meant a de facto recognition of Kosovo.
“Biggest Honor of My Life”, Says Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s First Minister
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned new First Minister Humza Yousaf about plans for a second Scottish independence referendum.
Why Did Turkey Ratify Finland’s but Not Sweden’s NATO Bid?
If Sweden, like Finland, abides by Turkey’s red lines, it also can achieve a tangible gain on the way to…
As Finland Gets Closer to NATO, Sweden Has Yet to Dispel Turkey’s Concerns
Speaking on Sweden’s application, President Erdoğan said Turkey cannot greenlight Sweden’s bid as Stockholm refuses to extradite 120 suspected terrorists.
Turkey’s Defense Is Getting Stronger Even Without the American F16s
Having state-of-the-art fighters is a good advantage for an army but they are not enough to win a war.
Second Generation Israeli Politicians Gamble with the Future of the Middle East
Israel’s growing turn towards the right disturbs some of its allies and poses a threat to regional stability.
The Lion Tattoo on Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s Back and Turkey’s Elections
Kılıçdaroğlu appears to have persuaded his coalition partners that a lion with no head, tail, or ears can exist.
Moldova’s Fear of Russian Aggression Grows
The Moldovan people in Transdniestria are seriously worried as they fear this time the conflict may erupt on their land.
