The Fall of an Autocrat: Dawn of a New Era in Bangladesh?
The dynamics of the student-led national protests in Bangladesh have opened the doors to what it means to be a Bengali today.
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Cleaning the House: Anti-Opposition Campaign in Saudi Arabia
While Saudis generally perceive Islamists as a threat in general, the Sahwa scholars are considered as an existential threat. The…
A Franco-German Compromise: The Appointment of Top Management in the EU
Europe is experiencing a huge crisis of confidence towards Brussels technocracy thus the Franco-German axis may be perceived as a…
Is Drowning Immigrants the EU’s New Strategy?
Europe has neglected its political and moral values vis-a-vis immigrants. Europe’s operation Triton – a brutal counter-immigration policy framework, disguised…
Germany in Danger: Who Cares About Far-Right Extremism?
Germany must face right-right extremism as soon as possible and start a collective struggle against the threat on political, societal,…
Haftar Wants to Drag Turkey into the Libyan Conflict
Haftar is trying to export his crisis through an escalation with Turkey, which he falsely blames for his defeat. He…
‘A New International Order to Serve the Interests of Humanity’: Erdogan – Xi Jinping Meeting
After meeting with President Xi Jinping for over 1 hour at the Great Hall of the People, the two leaders…
Ethiopia: Political Reforms, Violence, and Now a Coup d’Etat
So far Premier Abiy Ahmed has a good track-record. But the challenges his administration face are deep-rooted.
Will the Hong Kong Protests defeat Beijing?
Though both the rulers and ruling party of China are proud of reaching the second top level spot in economic…
China Caught Between Nationalism and Multiculturalism
The rise of nationalist discourse in China is not only a threat to regime security, but also to a peaceful…
Turkey’s Elections Are Not Determined By Identity Politics
Only when Turkish democracy has deepened and stabilized, and when economic prosperity has been achieved by a much larger swath…
Who Was Behind the Attack on Oil Tankers in the Persian Gulf?
There are four scenarios for who is behind the oil tanker attacks in the Oman Sea. The U.S. is already…
Contemporary Anti-Semitism in Germany
A country like Germany, with its historical responsibility and its multi-cultural and multi-religious society, faces an outstanding challenge in protecting…
A Revolution Undone: What’s Next for Sudan’s Uprising?
Sudan can be the first country in Africa to achieve democratic governance through peaceful revolutionary regime change. If not, the…
5G Technology: Huawei a Threat to US National Security?
The U.S. has fallen behind in the first round of the technology war with China.
The End of Center Political Parties in Germany?
Smaller parties will most likely reduce the SPD to an insignificant role which in the long-term may even cause difficulties…
Will the US Congress Sway the Trump Administration Against Turkey?
Anti-Turkey sentiment in the U.S. Congress is high. Within the last three months, seven bills directly concerning Turkey were introduced,…
Sudan: On the Road to Revolution or Violence?
Sudan is at a crucial crossroad. The nation has to achieve positive ends after long protests that culminated in a…
Turkey and Russia Partners by Fate?
Russia is aware that Turkey maintains an independent foreign policy and establishing close ties with Moscow is beneficial to its…
