he United States was shaken by the death of black American George Floyd, who was pinned to the ground as police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes on May 25th and three other officers looked on.
Slavery and Colonialism Go Deeper than Toppling Statues
n uprising towards racial equality or a dissension into mob-rule? Both descriptions have been used to cover the recent Black Lives Matter protests in American cities and parts of the UK and Europe.
The Drone Warfare Revolution Has Arrived
The genie is out of the bottle as the technology to manufacture UCAVs spreads globally, signaling the dawn of drone…
Coronavirus and the Shift Towards a New Cinema
Many smaller cinemas in Europe and North America have closed in the last decade and those that have survived are often pushed into watered-down programming choices in an attempt to appeal to as broad an audience as possible, while essentially offering a version of the same content that crowds the larger cinemas.
COVID-19 and Religion: Between Nationalism and Communal Responsibility
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The dangerous reality is that this invigoration of the state converges with political trends which in the last two decades have emphasized localism and protectionism, from “America First” to Brexit.
The Fight Against Social Inequality Is Fundamental to Defeat COVID-19
Why the Pandemic Kills Afro-Americans and Poor People
The poor population, having limited or unqualified access to health services even under normal circumstances, constitutes the most vulnerable populace in times of a pandemic.
Faith, Society, Politics: How the Coronavirus is Changing the World
Recent news stories of cruise ships unable to dock; slurs directed at people of Far-East Asian descent in North America; foreign nationals unable to secure any kind of accommodation in India; and people from large urban areas being met with hostility in rural areas of France are just a handful of examples of pre-existing instincts laid bare.
New Geopolitics in a Post-Coronavirus World
, Latin America, EU countries, Russia, Brazil, Turkey and many others at the same rapid speed that it spread in China, countries are having an extremely difficult time in dealing with the fallout.
How the UAE’s Lobbying Instrument Works Abroad
The UAE cooperates with a number of US-based investment and consulting companies including the Harbour Group, the Harper Group, the Camstoll Group, the Foundation for Defense for Democracies (FDD), Open Society Foundations, Circinus, the Center for American Progress (CAP), the Middle East Institute, Project Associates, the Center for Strategic and International Services, the Aspen Institute, the East and West Institute, and the Center for New American Security.
Regional Vulnerabilities Sharpen in the Aftermath of the US-Iran Escalation
The consequences of American and Iranian escalations were expected to vary from further threats against Iran by the US -in case of Iranian retaliation of Soleimani- to the Iranian declaration ending its nuclear deal commitments.
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
S and Turkey includes Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in Syria, American support for the YPG in Syria, Turkey’s purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense systems, the U.
Islamophobia Is Now a Source of Pride in France
After September 11, a full page photo of women wearing the burqa suddenly began to appear on the covers of weekly magazines (according to one view, in order to convince the French public who disapproved of the American occupation of Afghanistan).
Mazloum Kobani Is Becoming another Thorn in US-Turkey Relations
Again, some American authorities discuss with them.
Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump
"I tell you he’s the best American president.
Can Tense Relations between Turkey and the US be Improved?
After rising diplomatic tensions between two countries during Operation Peace Spring, this visit will be important in determining the future of Turkish-American relations.
The Only Way Out for Russia Is to Let Turkey Weaken the YPG
Even the Americans who were trusted by much of the YPG had a very hard time convincing the YPG for the temporary entry of the Turkish army in a much smaller area in depth and length.
Defense, Trade and Foreign Policy: An Interview with CAST Director Ruslan Pukhov
That’s why the American share in the arms trade market is rapidly growing.
Is a Trilateral Summit between the US, Russia, and Turkey Achievable?
However, internal political dynamics confused the overall process, President Trump made a U-turn in order to reiterate the ‘America First’ narrative of his election campaign.
Is a New Adana Agreement on the Agenda?
During his announcement of the Turkish-American agreement for the safe-zone in northeast Syria.
Wilfully Ignorant? Western Objections to Turkey Are Not Based On Facts But Prejudice
Western countries, think-tanks, and media representatives do not hesitate to challenge Turkey in favor of the YPG. This however appears…