China Expresses Concern after Military Bases Agreement between the US and the Philippines
Four new military bases of the American army in the Philippines will be located in “strategic” locations.
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Germany’s Social Democrat Leadership Has Changed But Future Remains Shaky
The SPD decided to continue to support Merkel’s current grand coalition but it is likely that the new leaders will…
NATO Emphasizes Unity without Consensus but China May Change This
The London summit showed that NATO still suffers from trying to emphasize a common understanding of security for all member…
Has the End of Merkel’s Coalition Come in Germany?
Over the past years the reputation and popularity of the SPD has gradually decreased, but whether this will fundamentally change…
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
While Russia’s mainstream media often focuses on the problematic relations between Turkey and the West, Russian think tanks hold a…
French-German Tension May Create Deep Divisions in Europe
France and Germany are at odds over several issues and the NATO Leaders meeting next week has the potential to…
Islamophobia Is Now a Source of Pride in France
French Muslims live in a climate of hate and face a continuous atmosphere of discrimination everywhere, on the television screens,…
All Eyes Are on Kramp-Karrenbauer But Merz Waits in the Shadows
Merz prefers to officially support Kramp-Karrenbauer while simultaneously continuing to appear as an alternative in any future leadership crisis, something…
Europe’s Response to Turkey’s Military Operation is Less About Security and More About Prejudice
Turkey’s recent military operation against the YPG in northeast Syria brought to the surface all of the unresolved issues and…
SPD’s Uninspiring Elections Will Lead to No Change
In the next weeks, SPD members will ultimately have a new chairperson on whom party members will set their hopes.…
European Daesh Fighters: A Nightmare Knocking on the EU’s Door
Taking those foreign terrorist fighters back is the legal obligation of their home countries, but most know that their laws…
Germany’s Safe Zone Proposal: A Failed Move for Domestic Ambitions
At the end of the day, the move by the CDU leader will most likely not contribute positively towards her…
Wilfully Ignorant? Western Objections to Turkey Are Not Based On Facts But Prejudice
Western countries, think-tanks, and media representatives do not hesitate to challenge Turkey in favor of the YPG. This however appears…
Expanding Definitions of Anti-Semitism Shield Israel from Its Crimes
Israel labels almost every critic as anti-Semite not because it is excessively resentful or paranoid in demeanor, but because it…
Jacques Chirac: What Legacy Does He Leave Behind?
Chirac has had a fundamental impact on the trajectory of the French system of government and its consolidation over the…
70 Years: China’s Celebrations Will Impress, But Challenges Remain of Global Concern
Today, China is governed by a communist regime under single party rule, and is proud of having arrived at a…
Calls to Reform the UN Security Council Are Getting Louder
Closely allied countries such as Germany and Turkey should continue to stress their requests and perspectives on the UN reform,…
Middle Class Discontent Will Have Disruptive Consequences: An Interview with Lütfi Sunar
Slowing economic growth, cuts on living wages and narrowing opportunities for social mobility have led to a phenomenon of middle…
Europe owes Turkey for its Security, it is time the EU takes Negotiations Seriously
Formalisms aside, Turkey is already in Europe, not only by its geographical location, but also thanks to the mutual strategic…