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.
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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.
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…
When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
Over the span of 125 years, the concept of terrorism changed its meaning from “almost acceptable” to “unacceptable” and “purely…
The Fragile Balance of Terror: Deterrence in the New Nuclear Age
The basic assumptions of the Cold War era no longer hold, and a fresh look is urgently needed.
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.
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.
Turkey’s National Fighter Jet: Ambitions Materialize
The elimination of the F-35 from the road map forced Turkey to redraw its plans and focus on a true…
Saudi-Iranian Normalization: What’s behind the Surprising Deal?
Through the Saudi-Iran deal, China declared its aspiration to become the hegemon in the Middle East, a title the U.S.…
Clean Energy Technology Is the Latest Tool of Foreign Policy
Halting finance flows to oil and gas production projects in the developing or underdeveloped world is a soft way of…
China Allocates 7.2% of Its 2023 Budget to Its Military
Only time will reveal when and how China will project its military power.
Is the American Eagle Ready to Fight the Chinese Dragon?
The question is whether the West can afford two fronts if the United States and Europe decide to start a…
