How China, Russia and the US Compete Over Control in Africa
In the shadows of the Ukraine war, China, Russia and the United States scramble for resources and political influence in Africa.
Opinion
“Historical Russia”: Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish Nationalisms
The split of the modern world into supporters and opponents of Ukraine did not happen in 2022.
Russia’s War in Ukraine and the Global Struggle for Power
If Russia’s failure to achieve its goals in Ukraine would entail negative consequences, why did Moscow take such a risky…
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for the Two Koreas
If a worst-case scenario pans out, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is likely to bring Beijing, Moscow and Pyongyang closer…
Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?
Although Iran’s short-term expectations from its proxies were mostly military, there has been a strong political dimension since from the…
Stability, Resilience and Chaos in the New World Order
The question is whether we should tune in to the original settings of international politics or keep up with the…
How Germany’s Foreign Policy Changed towards Russia after the War in Ukraine
Rearmament program, sanctions against Russia and cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 project are only the initial responses by Germany.
How the Ukraine War Will Give China More Leverage
If Russia becomes a pariah state, the country faces the risk of becoming a supplicant rather than a potential partner…
Russian Foreign Policy and the War with Ukraine
Russian foreign policy fits well within the realist tradition where the nexus between rationalism, morality, and statecraft helps to explain…
What Role Can Turkey Play Between Russia and Ukraine in Antalya?
What does President Erdoğan calculate to gain from the diplomatic efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war?
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
The transfer of Israeli natural gas to Europe via Turkey could be the backbone of a solid partnership.
How Will the Russia-Ukraine War Affect the Balkans?
Sooner or later, all Balkan countries will likely find themselves on the western side of a new Iron Curtain.
Anti-War Protests in Russia: Do Putin and Russians Think the Same?
Ukrainian President Zelensky ended his emotional address to the Russian people, which he made in Russian, by asking, “Do Russians…
The Montreux Convention and the Russia-Ukraine War
Turkey has officially confirmed that the warships of both countries would not be allowed to pass through the Turkish Straits.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
The Russian invasion of Ukraine appears as the most serious test for GCC states to excel their navigation skills in…
Dependent on Russian Gas: Europe Must Reconsider Its Energy Security
The Russian aggression in Ukraine has shown once again that the EU needs alternative energy suppliers.
Xinjiang: The New Face of the Old Problem in China
If anti-imperialism means standing with the colonized, the fight should go beyond China.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
Qatar as a major non-NATO ally of the United States, still appears to be the UAE’s primary competitor.
Latin America: A New Sphere of Russian Influence?
Only time will tell if Latin America will become the next playground for mighty powers or find a third way…