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.
World
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…
Who is Ursula von der Leyen, the new European Commission President?
Ursula von der Leyen was accused by Nigel Farage of wanting to control “every single aspect of our lives,” and…
European Neo-Nazis have Missiles. What’s Next?
The discovery of missiles and a large stock of weapons in the hands of neo-Nazis have to ring warning bells…
Britain’s Gaffe with its own Ambassador is a Warning to Boris
Trump may well like Boris as he sees his pathological lying and lack of political dynamism as qualities he warms…
US Lifts Arms Embargo on Cyprus, But Only Selling Smoke
If anything, the lifting of the arms embargo is no more than a symbolic gesture of solidarity to the Greek…
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…
