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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Turkey-Egypt Rapprochement: A Missed Opportunity in Libya?
Unless Cairo comes to terms with Ankara’s presence and influence in Tripoli, Libya will not be a theatre of convergence.
Turkey’s Likely New Syria Operation: Why Now?
According to the Turkish media, the new operation aims to clear Tal Rifaat, Manbij, Ayn al-Arab, and Ain Issa from…
The War in Ukraine: The Protection of International Peace and the UN
There has only been partial UN success in reporting, investigating human rights violations, and helping Ukrainian civilians.
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.
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…
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…
“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…
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.
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.
The Economic Hitmen behind Regime Change in Pakistan
Removing Imran Khan from office by foreign intervention is a horrible joke on the dignity of a nation.
Sweden and Finland to Apply for NATO in May
The public opinion and political will in both Sweden and Finland are in favor of joining NATO.
The Contested Waters of the South China Sea
Could the South China Sea Be the Next Hotbed for Armed Conflicts?
Why Turkey Is Conducting Operation Claw-Lock in Northern Iraq Now
Although Turkey’s cross-border military operations against ISIS (Daesh) and the PKK terror groups are not unexpected, their changing nature is.
Pact Between China and Solomon Islands Sparks New Regional Security Crisis
The security pact signed between Beijing and Honiara paves the way for Chinese military presence in a country fewer than…
