Silencing Dissent in the Middle East: Forced Disappearances
epressive regimes in the Middle East often practice various methods to silence the dissent.
Why the United States is the Main Obstacle for Democracy in the Middle East
The aid package includes $1 billion for the budget of fiscal year 2018 and $195 million, which was originally allocated for the previous fiscal year.
Turkey’s route in the Middle Eastern conundrum
here is a lot going on in the international arena with respect to the power struggle both in terms of domestic and international politics.
The end of regional transformation in the Middle East?
he Middle East has been going through a transformation period that was triggered with the Arab uprisings, which began in Tunisia in December 2010.
Global Arms Sales and the Middle East
he Middle East has become one of the most important destinations of arms exports in recent years.
Post-Nation State in the Middle East and the Turkish Model
espite the fact that it has been put on the back burner after the failure of the Arab Spring, the debate on alternative models of political order within the Islamic world still keeps its vivacity.
The Gulf Crisis and the Changing Nature of Political Alliances in the Middle East
he Gulf region experienced its most serious crisis during the summer of 2017.
The Decline of Diplomacy: How Trump is Destroying the Middle East
he Middle East has undergone a massive transformation since the Arab uprising erupted in 2011.
What “America First” May Mean for the Middle East
t was only in January when former Secretary of State Tillerson announced a Syria policy with several goals (ensuring no return of Daesh, countering Iran, and the return of refugees) but with no clear strategy to achieve them.
Re-shaping the Middle East? Israel-backed UAE-Saudi Alliance
Despite the high-profile participation, the fact that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain sent low-ranking representatives to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit held in Istanbul on 13 December, 2017, upon the call of President Erdogan, caused heated discussions in Turkey and the region.
What does the referendum in Northern Iraq mean for Turkey and the Middle East?
he Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) held a referendum for independence on Monday despite the objections of many capitals including Baghdad, Tehran and Ankara.
KRG and Syria: the agenda in the Middle East
he referendum that took place on Monday in northern Iraq asking residents of the KRG-controlled provinces whether they want to break from Baghdad continues to occupy the political agenda in the Middle East.
As Washington looks to divide the Middle East, Turkey pins Hopes on Democracy
Turkey’s relations with the US are going through one of their most strained periods of all time.
Why Europe is increasingly irrelevant to the Middle East
From the moment the Mosul operation started, multiple officials from the European Union made statements expressing their concern for European members of DAESH returning home.
The Geopolitical Crisis in the Caucasus, Ukraine, and the Middle East
Serhan Afacan interviewed Professor Şener Aktürk and talked about the present international developments with regard to the geopolitical crisis in the Caucasus, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
The Troubling Legacy of the Sykes-Picot: A Century-Old Chaos in the Arab Middle East
Precisely a hundred years ago, on 16 May 1916, the iniquitous Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916) was signed between Britain and France –Sir Mark Sykes and Georges Picot- whose goal was to partition Anatolia and the Arab Middle East among the two should the Ottoman Empire be defeated in the First World War.
Sykes-Picot: The Symbol of Western Imperialism in the Middle East
Many political scientists and historians consider the First World War as an imperialist war carving up the Ottoman State.
Is the Spirit of Sykes-Picot Still Alive in the Middle East after a Century?
On 16 May, 1916, the famous Sykes-Picot agreement was signed secretly between the United Kingdom and France.
Is Iran Establishing a Joint Naval Force with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman?
ccording to the Qatar-based Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, discussions have taken place regarding the establishment of a joint naval force involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman.
Are Brazil and Latin America non-Aligned after the Ukraine War?
razil has been at the center of speculations between Western expectations towards a renewed regional leadership and the increasing ties with BRICS.
