Russia in Ukraine: Is There a Risk of Nuclear “Armageddon”?
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Lately Russia has been suffering major setbacks and losing strategic cities in Ukraine.
Europe’s Energy Crisis: Bad Luck or Myopia?
Russian gas supplies via Yamal had already been stopped in the first quarter of 2022 and there is almost 70% decrease in gas flows through Ukraine transit.
Food Inflation, Global Crisis, and Turkey
Read: Food Security, the Russia-Ukraine War, and the Food Corridor AgreementMoreover, the UN World Food Program (WFP) data shows that for every 1% increase in global hunger or food security risk, there is a 2% increase in migration waves.
Can the UN General Assembly Meeting Bring “Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges”?
Expectedly, the war in Ukraine and nuclear threats seem to dominate this year’s agenda as Russian President Vladimir Putin warns the world that he “is not bluffing” about using nuclear weapons.
Report: War in Ukraine Affects the Global Economy and Turkey
he Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) recently published a report titled “War in Ukraine and Its Global and Turkey Impacts.
How’s the Weather? Scorching Heat and Flash Floods
Europe
Europe is suffering the worst drought in 500 years, most notably impacting France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, Romania, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Ireland, and the UK.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey’s Joining BRICS Can Be a Game Changer
he Russian invasion of Ukraine not only led to a war between the two countries, but also brought about a discursive and value-laden struggle between western and eastern countries.
House Inflation and Scapegoated Immigrants in Turkey
The relatively immense demand due to the young population, external demand, and recent migration waves (from Ukraine-Russia, Syria, and East Asia) juxtaposed to the weak and insufficient supply have led to a demand surplus that puts an upward pressure on house prices.
No One Should Be Left Behind: Disabled People in the Russia-Ukraine War and Armed Conflicts
For example, if they have no visible disabilities, young men in Ukraine who are usually unfit to fight in the war have been forced to take part in the recent Ukraine and Russian aggression.
How Did the EU Greenwash Nuclear Power and Fossil Gas?
At a time when the world was struggling with agreeing on measures to tackle climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and the following outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine War severely impacted global energy markets and supply chains.
How Rich Were You Before Inflation? Here’s Some Perspective!
The current inflation crisis springs from supply-side shocks - less energy and food supplies - due to the unexpected war in Ukraine, and a spike in aggregate demand due to quick post-COVID19 recovery in many countries.
Can Turkey, Russia, and Iran Bring Permanent Security to Syria?
Read: Food Security, the Russia-Ukraine War, and the Food Corridor AgreementThe major difference between the three countries is that Turkey attempts to preserve its security, while Iran and Russia are expansionist in their long-term agendas.
Russia, the Grain Deal with Ukraine, and the Global South Effect
he Grain Deal between Ukraine and Russia, which was facilitated by Turkey and the UN and signed on July 22 in Istanbul, has undoubtedly been one of the few diplomatic milestones throughout the war in Ukraine.
Panama Shows Signals of Becoming the Next Sri Lanka
During a speech on television, Cortizo attributed the economic crisis to issues related to the outbreak of COVID19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Food Security, the Russia-Ukraine War, and the Food Corridor Agreement
he Russian military invasion of Ukraine has been impacting the world economy since it was first launched on February 23, 2022.
The Tehran Summit: What Is Next for Turkey, Russia, and Iran?
On the other hand, the summit succeeded in as far as Turkey, Russia, and Iran kept the diplomacy table afloat in the face of challenges such as the COVID19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, which tested the international system and proved that international organizations failed.
Russia Takes over Sakhalin-2, Raising Stakes amid Western Sanctions
Amid Western sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a five-page decree on June 30, seizing full control of the Sakhalin-2 gas and oil project.
A New Cold War Erupts in the Shadow of Food Crises
Many of them predictably hope Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon reach an agreement with Ukraine to stop the war and prevent the food crisis.
A Global Storm Is Brewing: Leaders Must Immediately Tackle Inflation
Read: Inflation Soars Globally: A Story of Diverging Interest Rates
The war in Ukraine and the global food crisis
Food prices saw a rise due to the pandemic on account of logistical disruptions affecting supply and a sharp economic recovery that increased demand, themes I covered in an earlier article.
Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
f the war in Ukraine reveals a single globally valid truth, it is the fact that today states operate under a very different political and security order than a decade ago.
