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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Where Belarus and Belarusians Stand on the War in Ukraine
Belarus and Ukraine as two Slavic nations that share special affinity, which makes a label of an aggressor towards a…
China Beware, Russia-Ukraine War Unified EU and NATO As Never Before
Beijing must consider that the strong Western response against Russia over Ukraine War can be used against it, should it…
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: What China Thinks
Russia and China have sought to sow discord between the United States and its allies as part of their “divide…
Russia-Ukraine War: Why India, Israel, and Pakistan Have Chosen Silence
For many countries in Asia and Africa, including India, Israel and Pakistan, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a tightrope…
Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?
“Russia’s border doesn’t end anywhere,” as Putin once jokingly said. There’s only a horizon in Russia.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine from an International Law Perspective
With or without a UN General Assembly resolution, other states can use armed forces to support the exercise of Ukraine’s…
Will Sweden and Finland Join NATO amid the Russia-Ukraine War?
Should Sweden or Finland actually join NATO, it would with no doubt change Russia’s security calculations.
Still Waters Run Deep: Germany’s Far-Right Extremism Problem
Since the reunification of Germany, Muslims have been the main target of right-wing extremist attacks.
What Does the Current Ukraine Crisis Mean for Stockholm?
One way or another, the Russian threat discourse constitutes the backbone of NATO membership debates in Sweden.
What Awaits Lebanon Following Hariri’s Step-down from Politics
Saad Hariri is no longer the man for the job.
Macron’s Visit to Putin Underlines Just How Weak the West is Against Putin
Macron just walked straight into a media trap and gave Putin exactly what he wanted: a snapshot of the West…
Kazakhstan: Where Do Turkey and Turkic States Stand?
No doubt, the increase of Russian influence in Central Asia will have consequences on Turkey’s Central Asia policy.
Dassault Rafale vs. F-35: More than Just Selecting a Combat Aircraft
The competition between the F-35 and the Rafale is emblematic of the political value and strategic significance of modern, sophisticated…
Can Europe Handle Challenges Created by Russia over Ukraine?
Europe’s failure to deter Russia in Ukraine may encourage future Russian provocations and endanger European security and unity.
CSTO Mission in Kazakhstan Will Have Implications for Central Asia
With Russia’s “Pivot to Asia” strategy, Central Asia now is playing a more notable role in Russian foreign policy.
Germany’s Unchecked Arms Exports: Does Morality Matter?
Morality and political ethics are only of discursive value and perhaps even a weapon to use against others.
Kurdish Voices from Afrin Unheard in Western Media
“The western media portray all Kurds supporting the PYD. But Kurds are diverse. There are different parties, independent politicians, leftists,…
Sudan’s Transition to a Civilian Democracy Is Proving to Be Painful
Now that Hamdok exited the Sudanese political scene, what is the fate of Sudan’s transition to democracy?
