Italy’s Meloni Pursues an Ambitious Diplomacy from Africa to India
Meloni envisions Italy becoming a central energy gateway, aligning with European countries' goals to reduce dependence on Russian gas.
US Unable to Provide Financial Aid to Ukraine Amidst Pentagon Funding Shortfall
grappling with a lack of funds to aid Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Who Will Say “Enough Is Enough” to Israel?
, Russia, China, France, and the UK, which have veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Russia and India Advance Plans for Joint Military Equipment Production
ussia and India have achieved significant progress in discussions on jointly producing military equipment, according to statements from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Japan’s Patriot Missile Export to US Triggers Russian Warning
Moscow argues that this move has negative implications for global security and could strain relations between Russia and Japan, especially if the munitions find their way to Ukraine.
Russia Asserts No Plans to Attack NATO, Cites Break in Relations by the West
n a recent development that has caught the attention of international onlookers, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made clear on December 18, 2023, that Russia harbors no intentions of launching an offensive against NATO member states.
Turkish-Russian Relations from Peter the Great to Putin
s the Republic of Turkey leaves a century behind, it is impossible to fit the past, present, and future of relations between Turkey and Russia into this 100-year timeline.
Draft Legislation in Russia Proposes “Loyalty Agreement” for Foreigners
n a move that has stirred international attention, the Russian government is poised to present a bill to the State Duma which, if passed, would institute a mandatory "loyalty agreement" for all foreign visitors to the country.
China Issues Warning to Argentina Over Potential Diplomatic Shift
Read: China’s Middle East Diplomacy: Multipolar World Order in the Making?
Argentina would not be joining BRICS
Diana Mondino, poised to become the foreign minister in Milei's administration, asserted that Argentina would not be joining the BRICS bloc and indicated a halt to interactions with the governments of China and Brazil, according to Russia's RIA Novosti.
EU Advocates for Stronger Western Balkans Involvement in Foreign Policy
The paper he initiated emphasizes the need for enhanced cooperation to effectively counter external pressures and harmful narratives from countries like Russia that are incompatible with EU values.
100 Years of Turkey-US Relations
Read: How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations
Strategic approach
The defining approach of Turkish foreign policy was succinctly expressed in the words of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the republic: "Peace at home, peace in the world.
The EU’s Two-Dimensional Thinking about Integration is Myopic: Interview with Hans Kundnani
In that context, Russia and also the United States are respectively an “Other.
Hungary’s Orban Stands Against EU-Ukraine Membership Talks
Read: Can Europe Handle Challenges Created by Russia over Ukraine?
Status of Ukraine's territory
Addressing the broader questions about Ukraine's candidacy, Orban pointed to the complexities of considering EU membership for a country currently engaged in conflict, raising practical concerns over the indeterminate status of Ukraine's territory and population due to the ongoing war.
US to Remove Uganda, Gabon, Niger and the Central African Republic from AGOA Trade Program
Read: How China, Russia and the US Compete Over Control in Africa
Economic implications
The decision to remove these nations from the AGOA framework is expected to have economic implications, as the program has been a significant driver for exports and economic growth in the beneficiary countries.
100 Years of the Republic of Turkey: Turkey’s Standing in the International System
Özal also aimed to improve cooperation with Iran, Pakistan, and later with Central Asian countries under the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), and with the countries around the Black Sea, especially Russia, through the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC).
Slovakia Changes Policy and Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
Many see Fico's rise as a potential disruptor to the European Union's and NATO's collective strategies, especially in the context of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
What Is the Place of Libya in Africa?
ibya has not been on the international political agenda since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war as much as it was in the prewar period, yet recent major developments in the country have the capacity to influence both local Libyan and international actors involved in Libya.
Can the West weaken the Juntas in the Sahel with ECOWAS?
he coup against Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, one of the most important allies of the West in the Sahel, paves the way for the consolidation of the influence of other global actors seen as alternatives by regional states, Russia in particular.
Prigozhin Died for Wagner to Live On
Petersburg, lost radio communication at around 17:30 Moscow time, once again putting Russia at the top of the news headlines.
Energy Investments: Should Renewables or Fossil Fuels Lead the Path?
First, the COVID-19 pandemic, then, rising demand accompanied by faster-than-expected normalization, and finally, the Russia-Ukraine war, which led to record low and high prices.
