Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Israel-Iran Escalation: War or Diplomacy?
Saudi Arabia, caught in uncertainty, views an Israeli Iranian war as ill-timed, neutrality as uncomfortable, and descent into the fray as inevitable.
Politics
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership: The Calculus of Alliance Politics
A reason for the Turkish reservations about Sweden’s and Finland’s membership is the arms embargo on the Turkish defense industry.
African Politics, Tribal Violence, and Socio-Economic Rivalry in Africa
A viable solution to tribalism in Africa lies in good governance, regional cooperation, and enhancing the role of the African…
Education in the Shadow of Civil War: Observations from the Ground in Syria
As northern Syria becomes safer, Syrian refugees voluntarily returning to their homes become more likely.
Turkey’s Kizilelma Armed Drone and Beyond
The Kizilelma is an armed Turkish drone, powered by a single turbofan engine. It is the latest member of the…
How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations
The US decision to grant an exemption to India, which procured three times as many S-400 missile defense systems as…
Debunking Israeli Myths about the Nakba: Denial Does Not Overwrite History
The Nakba continues today with Palestinian families still scattered across the globe, with most Palestinian families not having met in…
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership and the Militarization of the Baltic Sea
Finland and Sweden developed a historical neutral status due to negative experiences from engaging in war, which proved to be…
Shireen Abu Akleh: Why Israeli Snipers Killed Prominent Aljazeera Journalist
By killing Abu Akleh, Israel wants to send yet another message to the Palestinians and their supporters across the globe…
Sinn Fein’s Triumph in Northern Ireland Brings Good News to Palestine
The prospect of a United Ireland will influence and promote Sinn Féin’s present stance in favor of an independent Palestinian…
“The Damage Will Take Time to Repair”: An Interview with Caitlin Welsh on the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Food Security
The world, already hit by the COVID19 global pandemic and struggling with the climate crisis, now faces another serious problem:…
Why Is It So Hard to Reach a New Nuclear Deal with Iran?
Even if a deal is reached, there is no guarantee that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ military operations will decrease in the…
Self-Sufficiency and Complex Interdependence in the Age of Global Crises
Given the ever-increasing complexity of interdependence, food self-sufficiency is no longer a possibility.
Echoes from President Erdoğan’s Saudi Arabia Visit: A Fresh Start?
Turkey can provide security guarantees to both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi through its effective drones.
Libya’s Political Atmosphere Is a Gordian Knot
The Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana once said, “Only the dead have seen the end of war,” which best explains the…
Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence at a Crossroads
As Artificial Intelligence gets more complex, ethical concerns over the further industrialization of Artificial Intelligence-based technologies grow.
My Daughter Asks, “Will There Be Another Israeli War during Eid?”
I am not a Ukrainian mother for the world to care about me. We are not white Europeans. We are…
Why the UAE is Denouncing Israel’s Brutality
Abu Dhabi summoning Israel’s ambassador marks the biggest public rebuke of Israel since the signing of the Abraham Accords in…
Turkey Closes Airspace to Russian Planes Flying to Syria
Turkey has placed a three-month ban on Russian planes flying to Syria.
