The Rise of Mohammad bin Salman and the Dynamism in Saudi Foreign Policy
or many years, Saudi Arabia has followed a passive foreign policy under the security umbrella of the United States.
Astana Round 2 – Erdogan, Putin, Rouhani commit to Syrian territorial integrity
he powers active in Syria have met for the second round of talks to discuss reaching a permanent ceasefire in Syria.
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
fter launching the military base for more than 3000 personnel, Turkey and Qatar has decided on building a naval base at Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX), which is going to be funded by the Qatari government.
What is Turkey’s Shale Gas Potential?
espite the fact that investments on alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and biomass have been sufficiently high recently, the majority of global energy demand is met from fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas and coal.
Presidential Elections in Egypt and the Future of the Authoritarian Regime
ver the past few years, the political arena in Egypt has witnessed an unprecedented period of oppression.
Multi-speed EU: Cure All Remedy or Dead End?
bout a year ago in early March of 2017 a debate kicked off in earnest which only half a decade earlier would still have resulted in its promoters at best being sidelined, at worst removed from the public eye in their respective political parties - at least with regards to this and probably all other EU-policy making related topics.
The Unknown Side of Boko Haram: How a Salafi Group Spread in Historically Sufi Northern Nigeria
The insurgency has massacred thousands of people and has destroyed the entire region’s political structure and economic circulation.
A Divided Europe and Turkey
elations between Turkey and Europe were already strained and policies adopted by several European countries in regards to the July 15 coup attempt led to more of a crisis between Ankara and the western bloc.
Neo-Protectionism and Trade Wars
ublished by the SETA Foundation and written by Sadik Unay and Serif Dilek, “Neo-Protectionism and Trade Wars” seeks to address neo-protectionist measures that have emerged following the Global Financial Crisis.
Is Operation Olive Branch a Threat for the Stability of the Turkish Economy?
errorism has been affecting the Turkish economy through many channels since the 1980s.
What does Afrin mean for Turkey’s War on Terror?
ollowing Operation Euphrates Shield (OES), Turkey brought a new dimension to its military activity in Syria in order to minimize the PKK’s strength in northern Syria and to “de-territorialize” the terrorist group in the middle term.
Erickson: US made a terrible mistake by supporting PKK/PYD
army officer has said the United States made a “terrible mistake” by supporting Syrian Kurds (PYD/PKK).
PYD/PKK terrorists attack civilians in Azaz, Syria
n Sunday 14 January, the PYD/PKK terrorist organization located in Syria targeted the residential area in Azaz with multiple rocket attacks from the Afrin district bordering Turkey.
Universal consensus to bring peace to Syria
n an opinion written for Newsweek, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu described the situation in Syria not only as the “worst humanitarian crisis since World War II” but as a conflict that “encouraged the emergence of a global terrorist threat.
Why are Syrian Rebels Losing Ground in Idlib?
he Assad regime and allied militias started an operation from northern Hama towards Abu Dhuhur military airport, capturing dozens of villages each day.
The Transformation of Money and Blockchain Technology
eing more than just a type of metal or paper, money is an element of a trust-based relationship between the creditor and debtor.
A Charm Offensive: Turkey and France Reset Relations
s it not bizarre: even before French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed his guest Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday 5 January, in Paris - for what after listening live on air to the press conference were very good bi-lateral talks indeed - that some in Europe’s anti-Turkey lobby had already pressed the panic button, pre-event and pre-press conference!
Probably shocked to witness the Turkish government not only continuing with, but now bringing its successful 360 degree foreign policy (back) to Europe, too, anything seems apparently justified to erect roadblocks.
Why Interpersonal Violence is a Global Issue
aving observed the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, 2017, it can be suggested that as the years go by, many countries across the globe have covered some distance on this issue.
Towards a more Realistic German Foreign Policy?
n a speech delivered on December 5, 2017, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), stated that it would not be beneficial for the U.
Trump, the Israeli Lobby and Christian Zionism
he Palestine issue is almost as old as the history of the current international order beginning with the establishment of the League of Nations to the creation of the United Nations.
