Diplomatic Expulsion: Resurgence of A Cold-War Era Norm?
n 15th April 2021, the United States expelled 10 Russian diplomats over accusations of Russia meddling into the U.
Russia’s Changing Relationship with India: Arms Talk
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, President Boris Yeltsin reiterated Moscow’s commitment to New Delhi by declaring Kashmir an integral part of India, while describing his country as a “Euro-Asian power” and admitting “the earlier relationship with India was seen in Moscow as a counterweight to the United States and China.
EU Member States Seek to Strengthen Ties with the New Libyan Government
Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said that Italy and the United States have "a common concern about the presence of foreign forces, both Russian and Turkish, in Libya," meaning that there is a perception of "stronger" cooperation between the two countries on this matter.
India and the S-400: US CAATSA Sanctions or a Waiver at the Door?
; that it would not significantly increase the risk of compromising United States defense systems and operational capabilities; that the government of the to-be-sanctioned country is taking steps to reduce its dealings in terms of Russian weapons purchases; or is in cooperation with the U.
“Istanbul Is a Testing Ground for the Afghan Peace Talks”: An Interview with Heela Najibullah
Recognizing the role of Pakistan in backing the Mujahideen groups, the Geneva Accords ensured an agreement between the Republic of Afghanistan and Pakistan with the Soviet Union and the United States as guarantors, which is still binding.
Syria’s Tribal Politics Critical to the Country’s Future
If they are united under a single platform and given space to engage with their relatives in other parts of Syria through proper diplomatic channels, the possibility of clearing a path towards a peaceful resolution in Syria could be closer to reality than many think.
An Insider Perspective on the Afghanistan Peace Talks
It is important to note that the United States’ role as a global power has been crucial in the intra-Afghan negotiations.
Biden-Putin Diplomacy: A Push-Me-Pull-You Game?
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Indeed, in the eyes of the White House, Russia is a weak link in the global economic chain that poses neither a threat nor real economic and trade competition for the United States.
Brett McGurk: The Epitome of the Democrats’ Middle East Policy
fter a pandemic-restricted election campaign, Joe Biden officially became the 46th president of the United States in an inauguration ceremony under heavy security measures on January 20, 2021.
Supported by the US, Ukraine is Once Again Dreaming of NATO
The United States declared its support for Ukraine's entry into NATO as the possibility of a serious military conflict with Russia on Ukraine’s territory is increasing.
Hostile Brothers: The Strained Morocco-Algeria Relations Only Serve to Destabilize North Africa
Morocco sometimes enjoys blind support from the West, particularly from France and the United States, and more recently from Spain.
Where Does Libya Fit in Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities?
The conflict in Libya will constitute a significant policy priority in the Transatlantic relationship between the United States and Europe.
Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?
Donald Trump’s presidency in the United States strengthened the aggressive political discourse by the Saudi leadership against Turkey.
The Syrian Conflict 10 Years On: Who is in Control and What are the Possible Scenarios?
Syria united with the guarantee of its territory alone:
This scenario is closer to the orientations of the Syrian opposition.
China-Iran Treaty: Hydrocarbons Bring the Old Friends Closer
Some in Iran see the pact in purely strategic terms, and a new line of defense against the ever-encroaching United States.
Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some other Arab states have feared Turkish military intervention in northern Syria and its implications for what they perceive to be a “neo-Ottoman” threat, Assad’s government has benefitted from various Arab regimes’ growing unease with Ankara’s foreign policy agenda.
How the Cross-Border Tribes Living between Afghanistan and Pakistan Impact Regional Politics
Read: The Afghan Factor in Biden’s Iran Foreign PolicyFazal Wahid, a researcher and lecture at Peshawer University indicates that the inability of the United States to apply the carrot and stick strategy effectively in Afghanistan prompted Pakistan in 2003 to move its armed forces into KP in an impetuous manner, resulting in failure and the militarization of the tribal belt.
Peace Talks and Afghanistan’s Future: Three Scenarios
Russia hosted a two-day summit on Afghan peace with the participation of Afghanistan (Taliban and the government), China, Pakistan, and the United States.
What Will the Biden Administration’s Syria Policy Look Like?
ambassador to Syria, said in a webinar that the United States under the Biden administration could deploy more troops to Eastern Syria, that withdrawal of troops is not subject to consideration, and that there will be a continued U.
The Afghan Factor in Biden’s Iran Foreign Policy
According to a United States Institute of Peace publication from last year, “Tehran has laid the groundwork to strike US interests across its 500-mile border with Afghanistan and significantly raise the cost of American deployment in the country.
