The Rise of China in Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Policy
audi Arabia’s foreign policy has been in transformation particularly since the start of the Arab uprisings that began in Tunisia in late 2010.
How the US and Israel are Trying to Bring Iran to its Knees
ince the beginning of Trump’s presidency, the U.
Turkey as a Rising Actor in Global Arms Exports
he Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has published the most recent statistics on global arms exports.
Once Renowned for its Beauty, My Home Today Becomes a Bloody Battleground
nce known for its extraordinary beauty, the valley of Kashmir today hosts one of the biggest, bloodiest and brutal military occupations in the world.
Islam in the UAE’s Foreign Policy
n overlooked aspect of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s approach to international relations is Abu Dhabi’s incorporation of Islam into its foreign policy.
Diplomatic Savagery: An Interview with Ferhat Unlu on the Jamal Khashoggi Murder
elahattin Emre Celebi interviewed Ferhat Unlu – from the special investigation department of Sabah newspaper – on the new publication, ‘Diplomatic Cruelty: The Dark Secrets of the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi,' written by Ferhat Unlu, Abdurrahman Simsek, and Nazif Karaman.
US Policy Towards Syria: A Tangled Mess of Bilateral Negotiations
hile Turkey is focusing on the local elections that will take place on March 31, certain foreign policy developments are continuing to dominate Turkey’s agenda.
Pompeo’s Long Tour: How Incoherence Creates Challenges for the US in the Middle East
S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continues his tour of the Middle East, which will last for 8 days and will cover 9 countries.
Can Germany’s Non-Permanent Seat at the UN Security Council Bring Reform?
n early 2018, Germany’s current coalition government and particularly its foreign minister Heiko Maas (SPD) devotedly and ambitiously promoted Germany’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2019-2020 term – and ultimately, he achieved success.
The Muslim Brotherhood: Rise, Fall, and Future Prospects
espite its tumultuous history, the Muslim Brotherhood witnessed an unexpected political surge due to the Arab Spring, which unsettled the political culture of the Arab world and ousted four dictators, including Hosni Mubarak.
Some Arab countries attempting to fill the power vacuum after US withdrawal from Syria
ince President Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria, Turkey has intensified preparations to start a military operation, which was announced before Trump’s decision, to the East of the Euphrates River.
Turkey, Russia and Iran agreed on the establishment of a constitutional commission in Syria
esterday in Geneva, Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Russia and Iran - Mevlut Cavusoglu, Sergey Lavrov, Muhammad Javad Zarif - agreed upon the establishment of a constitutional commission of which the composition is yet to be set.
Turkish FM answers on whether Turkey will work with Assad
peaking at the 18th Doha Forum in Qatar yesterday, Cavusoglu responded to a question on whether or not Turkey will accept a Syria with Assad in the future.
Turkey’s new military operation in Syria may involve an area of 20.000km2
resident Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared an expansion of Turkish military operations in Syria and pointed to the east of the Euphrates.
The End of History or the End of Democracy in Austria?
eparting from the Japanese-American political scientist Francis Fukuyama’s contention in his “The End of History” thesis that liberal democracy is the final form of political regime that humanity has achieved so far, it can be inferred that the latest turbulences confronted in recent years in the West, especially in Austria, signalize a crisis in democracy.
The G20 Summit: A Lack of Leadership and Purpose
he G20 summit in Argentina ended with no major breakthrough or a breakdown but that is not good news for the pressing global challenges.
The ‘rules of the game’ are changing: President Erdogan’s remarks at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Istanbul
peaking at the 34th Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) in Istanbul, President Erdogan gave important messages from regional unity in the Muslim word to reform in the United Nations.
Will Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in Argentina?
audi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is planning to attend the G-20 Summit next week in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
US Sanctions on Iran and their Impact on the United Arab Emirates
n November 5, the United States announced a new wave of economic sanctions targeting Iran’s economy, including key sectors such as oil trade, banking, shipping, and air traffic.
Debunking Trump’s Myths on Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump released a statement regarding the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
