Russian Foreign Policy and the War with Ukraine
” It seems that Russia’s diplomatic rhetoric toward the West is in contrast with what Alexander I aimed to achieve.
What Role Can Turkey Play Between Russia and Ukraine in Antalya?
he Russia-Ukraine war has revealed the thin and fragile line between the West and Russia in the guise of a new geopolitical power struggle.
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
fforts towards normalization in bilateral ties between Turkey and Israel have been underway for some time.
How Will the Russia-Ukraine War Affect the Balkans?
What will be the implications of the Russo-Ukrainian war in the Balkans?
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees have already entered the European Union.
Anti-War Protests in Russia: Do Putin and Russians Think the Same?
On the same day, thousands of Russian citizens gathered in the squares of major cities chanting anti-war slogans.
The Montreux Convention and the Russia-Ukraine War
The existing convention on the Turkish Straits, known as the “Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits” or simply the “Montreux Convention,” was signed on July 20, 1936, between nine states including Turkey, at the meeting held at Montreux, Switzerland under the pre-World War II conditions.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
While the entire world is witnessing the largest attack of one country on another in Europe since World War II, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members are far from being decisive in condemning Russia for invading Ukraine.
Dependent on Russian Gas: Europe Must Reconsider Its Energy Security
any policy-makers had warned of the potential Russian aggression against Ukraine, but with few exceptions nobody had expected Putin’s war jets to bomb the capital of Ukraine or the Russian army to invade Ukrainian territory.
Latin America: A New Sphere of Russian Influence?
This power struggle has shown one of its ugliest faces in Syria and now is showing itself in Eastern Europe with the Russia-Ukraine war.
How Middle Powers Can Wield More Influence on Global Politics
There is no single definition or straightforward approach to conceptualize their role other than the commonly held view that such countries are key players in the geopolitics of their regions.
Iran’s Bitter Choice and the Russia-Ukraine War
President Raisi blamed NATO for the war started by Russia, saying, “NATO expansion is a serious threat to the stability and security of independent countries in different regions.
China Beware, Russia-Ukraine War Unified EU and NATO As Never Before
State Secretary Antony Blinken didn’t mention China by name, but warned, “Others are watching.
Comparing Russian Military Interventions in Syria and Ukraine Is Misguided
How similar are Russia’s assault against Ukraine and Moscow’s operations in Syria that began in September 2015? How useful are comparisons between the two Russian military campaigns? What lessons can NATO countries draw from Moscow’s experiences in Syria when addressing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war?Read: Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?
Differences
Although there are some clear common denominators, particularly given the brutality employed by the Russians, there are significant differences between the two operations that might give analysts limited reasons to see such comparisons as useful.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: What China Thinks
The notion of Ukrainian consolidation of its fledgling democracy is anathema to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is aware that domestic discontent against his regime needs only a neighboring democratic spark to gain momentum for public dissent.
Russia-Ukraine War: Why India, Israel, and Pakistan Have Chosen Silence
New Delhi has traditionally refrained from criticizing Russian aggression, including the Russo-Georgian war in 2008 and the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?
By launching a full-scale attack on Ukraine to revise the post-Cold War order, he has resurrected old fears in Europe and far beyond.
Maltreatment of Non-White Refugees from Ukraine Should Cause Outrage
With cities around the country under siege, civilians fleeing the conflict, and hundreds of Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring Poland and Belarus, reporters from across the world have not missed the beat in covering the war.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine from an International Law Perspective
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine since 2014 did not prevent the occupation of Ukrainian land and eventually an all-out war between the two countries.
Will Sweden and Finland Join NATO amid the Russia-Ukraine War?
he current and latest waves of upheaval in international relations and the global order that have been precipitated by the Russian military operations in Ukraine in the latest iteration of the Ukrainian crisis are likely to have significant implications, even if the war is not yet over.
How Will the New China-Russia Gas Deal Affect the Ukraine Crisis?
and Russia over Ukraine, which prepares for the full-scale war with Russia.
