Are India and Pakistan Drifting Toward War as the Indus Treaty Crumbles?
A single misstep between two nuclear-armed neighbors could turn a regional standoff into a global catastrophe.
Opinion
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Sudan’s Transition to a Civilian Democracy Is Proving to Be Painful
Now that Hamdok exited the Sudanese political scene, what is the fate of Sudan’s transition to democracy?
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen
No matter how the dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Iran grows in 2022, Saudi Arabia will continue to see Iran…
Are China and Russia Near a Full-Blown Alliance?
China and Russia are already operating on a model similar to that of the now-defunct Warsaw Treaty Organization.
Does the US Want to Divide the World into Democratic and Non-democratic Nations?
The US miscalculation can potentially trigger more controversy among non-democracies in the Asia-Pacific.
Tunisia at a Crossroads: Either Tyranny or Democracy Lies Ahead
Yes, Tunisia is at a crossroads now. Autocracy is not the solution to the difficulties facing the consolidation of democracy…
UAE Foreign Policy: Good Neighborliness for Now?
The UAE’s maneuver capacity can be related to the abandonment of religious themes in its foreign policy rhetoric.
The Hindutva War on Christians in India
A total of 486 incidents of violence against Christians in India were recorded in 2021, representing a 75 percent increase…
Will the United States See Russia’s Bluff in Ukraine?
A strong NATO solidarity and support behind Ukraine could save it from Russian threats.
Can the Greek Strategy of Counterbalancing Turkey Work?
Greek military and diplomatic initiatives carry the risk of creating further tension in the Aegean, if Greece pushes Turkey to…
Why German Companies Want to Invest More in Turkey
According to a survey conducted in late 2021 by the German Chamber of Commerce Abroad (AHK), the majority of German…
How Intelligence Agencies Turned into Foreign Policy Tools
In today’s world, intelligence service directors take an active role in the processes of foreign policy formulation.
Unclear Fate of Desperate Migrants in Belarus
What is going to happen to the migrants on the Belarus and Poland border? What will happen to them if…
Macron, the Gulf, and Islam
Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the Gulf shows the importance of the “Islam” dimension in French foreign policy.
How to Read Military and Trade Relations between China and Israel
Growing ties between Beijing and Tel Aviv open up more prospects for cooperation and this alarms the United States as…
Solidarity with Palestine in Stadiums: When Sports and Politics Conjoin
Chants of solidarity show that sports can’t be separated from politics and losing a game by withdrawing for political reasons…
Another Sakoku? Japan’s Ongoing Stagnation Is Closing the Country
In many ways, Japan seems to be reverting to a “sakoku” state: insular, inward-looking, and ever more xenophobic.
How Islamophobia Is Leading to a Teacher Shortage in Belgium
The Belgian government obstinately takes the position that the two identities cannot coexist – you are either Muslim or Belgian.
“Racism is not an opinion, it is a criminal act!” – An Interview with Tareq Alaows on Political Representation in Germany
Tareq Alaows launched his candidacy for the Green Party to represent Oberhausen in North Rhine-Westphalia, however, he decided to withdraw…
