How Djibouti Surrounded Itself by Military Bases
Djibouti is situated at the mouth of the Red Sea.
“The US Needs a Reckoning, Not a Reconciliation”: An Interview with Sundiata Cha-Jua
here are different societal undercurrents at play in the United States today.
Myanmar’s Once Nationalist Military Has Just Lost the Nation
But Myanmar’s Tatmadaw, or the defense services, do.
Turkey and Greece: Exploratory Talks under the Shadow of Third Parties
It is a curious question whether there could ever be a path toward a long-term dialogue between the two nations and a sustainable solution to their differences.
The Hezbollah Empire in Lebanon and the Assassination of Lokman Slim
lmost forty days have passed since the assassination of Lebanese political activist and staunch Hezbollah detractor Lokman Slim, with no evidence or any leads provided by the Lebanese state on the culprits of his heinous murder.
AfCFTA and Pan-Africanism: Do China and the US Have a Role in the Agreement?
he reactions since the commencement of trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on January 1, 2021 are similar to previous regional and continental projects in Africa: AfCFTA for many young Africans, entrepreneurs, and startup owners was a welcomed development.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Forty-Two Years Later: Goals Fulfilled?
orty-two years have passed since the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran by a referendum landslide held on March 30 and 31, 1979, when 98.
Macron’s New Bill on Secularism Redefines Islamophobia ahead of Elections, Says French Sociologist
On February 16, the French National Assembly passed a bill to reinforce “Republican Principles,” officially aimed at fighting an ideology associated with extremism.
Reforming the US Defense Acquisition Discussed by American Experts
uring an hour-long webinar, the U.
Israel’s Vaccine Diplomacy Extends to Latin America
n February, Israel gave the first inklings that it will once more resort to its brand of humanitarian diplomacy – a scheme where the government provides humanitarian aid to countries in need, in return for diplomatic support in the international area.
The PKK Is the Wrong Horse to Back in the Middle East
any different terrorist entities operate across the globe, each with their own agenda and strategies.
Why are Iraq’s Politicians Worried about A Dead Dictator’s Daughter?
hroughout February, the Saudi Arabian-owned and UAE-based Al Arabiya channel aired two interviews with Raghad Saddam Hussein.
With US Investors Fleeing Latin America, China Steps In
ast year, as the Latin America reeled from COVID19 and the related economic crisis, one area of economic activity rebounded: Chinese investments in the region’s infrastructure, particularly the electrical grid of Peru and Chile.
Libyans Themselves Are Best Suited to Handle Their Problems
xperts discussed the possibility of a peaceful transition in Libya at an online panel organized by SETA Brussels entitled “Libya’s Political Transition Process,” on February 23, 2021.
Anti-Turkey Cartoon by Geert Wilders Has a Backstory in the Netherlands
n February 15, an internal draft report prepared by the National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV) working under the Ministry of Justice and Security in the Netherlands was leaked to the HP/De Tijd, a Dutch-language monthly opinion magazine.
Radicalization and Religion: How It Happens?
he end of the Cold War in the 1990s and the emergence of religiously motivated political groups on the international scene, made us aware of the role of religion in international conflicts.
France under Macron: All Citizens Can Criticize the Republic Except Muslims
uslims are a problem for France today, as they were in the colonial period.
The Illegal US Blockade on Cuba Hinders the Island’s Economic Development
uba’s gradual easing of restrictions following the coronavirus pandemic has been discussed in terms of its economy.
How Do the Gulf Countries View the PKK?
n February 14, 2021, Turkey announced that the PKK (Partiya Karkeren Kurdistan, Kurdistan Workers’ Party) had executed 13 Turkish citizens, who had been kidnapped some years ago and kept in a hideout in northern Iraq.
How Does China View the Muslim World?
s China’s leaders steer their country to the center of world affairs, they are becoming increasingly frightened.
