The Coup That Never Happened and the “Karabakh Clan” in the Armenian Army
Everything that is happening in Yerevan nowadays has the signs of a military coup, but in fact it is not.
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Germany’s Candidacy for the UN Security Council
New and more global responsibility seeking German self-perception cannot be reduced to one specific political party, but rather a long-term…
What “America First” May Mean for the Middle East
During the campaign, Trump had benefited immensely from his tough talk on Daesh while criticizing the Iraq war (albeit belatedly).…
How Old is France’s Latest Syria Move?
The statements issued by Élysée Palace regarding the Macron-SDF meeting stressed the male and female parity within the delegation. But…
Who Decides Whether Islam Belongs to Germany or Not?
If a democratic state accepts that the discourse of right-wing extremists will shape the country’s future perception of what belongs…
New Cold War heats up around Cyprus
Conflict appears to be closer in Cyprus than peace, despite the sincere will of its people to achieve it. While…
Chancellor Merkel’s IV. Federal Government and Domestic Challenges
After 12 years as Chancellor, the popularity of Mrs. Merkel is shrinking. The electorate has increasingly become dissatisfied with her…
Is Pompeo the Right Man for a Trumpian Foreign Policy?
Between his campaign promises and disdain for Obama’s foreign policy, Trump is not ready to settle for approaches favored by…
Multi-speed EU: Cure All Remedy or Dead End?
Not only Brexit but the rise of populist movements almost everywhere paired with very vocal desires to have more say…
The Unknown Side of Boko Haram: How a Salafi Group Spread in Historically Sufi Northern Nigeria
Salafism has had a remarkable impact on the transformation of Islamic life in post-colonial Nigeria and it needs to be…
A Divided Europe and Turkey
Hesitant behavior displayed by European countries with regard to the terror groups that target Turkey illustrates the fact that they…
A Charm Offensive: Turkey and France Reset Relations
Both leaders need one another. Macron can gain regional and global stature via Turkey; Turkey can gain renewed influence in…
Why Interpersonal Violence is a Global Issue
Interpersonal violence needs to be taken into consideration on a serious level as it can result in not only lifelong…
Towards a more Realistic German Foreign Policy?
Rather than radical changes, small yet realistic steps can be taken in German foreign policy in order to re-establish relations…
Trump, the Israeli Lobby and Christian Zionism
“I said, ‘If you look at 1917, it was a Jubilee Year, and the Balfour Amendment came, and then in…
The EU-Africa Summit: Africa Deserves Better
Summarized in President Erdogan’s words, – “Many people in the world associate the African continent with extreme poverty, violent conflict and…
Diplomacy to Compensate International Inequality: UN Jerusalem Vote
Turkey achieved what the U.S. – who has immense diplomatic power – could not do. Through its effective diplomatic efforts,…
The End of US Hegemony in World Politics? Trump’s Security Doctrine
The seed of crisis sown during the Obama era has blossomed with Trump’s rise to power and the National Security…
A Pending Threat for the West: Foreign Fighters in the YPG
Battle-hardened veterans who have fought within the ranks of the YPG may wait for a crisis or for a war…
