When Disasters Come Home: Making and Manipulating Emergencies in the West
Keen argues that disasters should serve as a catalyst for reform, urging us to address the systemic issues that give rise to catastrophes.
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Intra-party Conflict among Germany’s Christian Democrats: Foreboding Signs for the Elections in Saxony?
In the aftermath of the upcoming state elections on Sunday, German Christian Democrat politicians will most likely clarify the party’s…
From the Nixon-Reagan Tapes to Trump’s Tweets: Racism Has a Tradition in US Politics
Something has cracked in America: the ruling elites are clueless and the masses are anxious and politically neurotic. Racism and…
Desperate for Leadership: Who will take on the Role of SPD Chairperson?
Germany does not have a political tradition where political figures are in the foreground brings some difficulties when finding a…
Three State Elections That Could Shake Up German Politics
In the upcoming months, elections of three federal state parliaments will be held in Germany. The elections in Brandenburg, Saxony…
Are New Political Constellations Being Formed in Germany?
Germany’s political parties are going through a period of transformation. Whether these ongoing developments might challenge the current political landscape…
The African Anthropocene: The Making of a Western Environmental Crisis
Anthropocene Africana – the unseen destruction of a whole continent – is in full gear. Climate change is a global…
What is the Future for India’s Muslims with the Rise of Hindu Nationalism?
If the Modi government wants to give India a place in international platforms, all forms of bigotry and the secret…
Turkey’s Purchase of S-400 Missiles: A Case of Diplomatic Grief
After S-400 case, we saw the new Turkey. One which the West and perhaps even the whole world will now…
Where Does Trump Stand on Sanctions against Turkey?
Will President Trump convince Congress to change course? Or, if unsuccessful, will he utilize his power as president to delay…
The UN, Corruption and Scandals: How Did We Get Here?
It’s not only off-the-scale sexual harassment and corruption at the UN which is worrying for those who believe in the…
Turkish Economy Must Expand into the Asia-Pacific
I remember that almost a decade ago, an international consortium was going to be established in order to have a…
Call For an Uprising Against German Defense Minister?
The statements made by alleged “moderate” AfD members could be taken as a notice as to how a potential future…
Turkey’s Drilling Ships to Respond to Injustice in the Eastern Mediterranean
The sirens of Fatih and Yavuz are now ringing like alarm bells to awake those dreaming about ignoring Ankara and…
Eastern Mediterranean: A New Impasse for Turkey-EU Relations?
Between Turkey and Europe remains a communication gap and a mutual frustration merely undermining any dialogue for a constructive approach.…
Hate crimes increase in the US since Trump’s election
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a prominent U.S. civil rights group said it has identified 900 incidents of harassment…
The UAE’s Strategic Redeployment in Yemen
There are three reasons for the UAE’s strategic redeployment in Yemen: The unwillingness to carry the military and financial burdens…
US Finally Appoints Envoy to Turkey: Can Satterfield Repair the Relationship?
Turkey needs reassurance and the Americans need an olive branch. A better relationship will only come when they recognize the…
The rise of BJP in India coincides with the rise of Hindu nationalism
According to observers, the Hindu nationalist rhetoric and the electoral marginalization of Muslims are two of the reasons why India…
