Turkish-Russian Relations as a Part of Global Geopolitical History
In order to make sense of why Turkish-Russian relations are often shaped around conflicts, it is necessary to take a close look at the maps of Asia and Europe during the reign of Peter the Great at the beginning of the 18th century.
he Cypriot government is calling on the European Union to reevaluate the safety of parts of Syria for the potential repatriation of refugees, as the Mediterranean island nation grapples with a record number of Syrian arrivals.
n a significant shift in defense partnerships, Niger has terminated its security and defense collaborations with the European Union, opting instead to fortify its military cooperation with Russia.
erman Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of Donald Trump winning the 2024 US presidential election, labeling it a "catastrophe" for Europe.
As the European Union and the African Union strengthen their relations, particularly in light of Russia's actions in Ukraine, Baerbock highlighted the necessity of African support in “defending the European peace order.
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Critical levels at the Vartius and Salla checkpoints
The migrant situation has reached critical levels at the Vartius and Salla checkpoints, with daily arrivals ranging from 30 to 70 individuals.
zerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has leveled serious accusations against France, suggesting the European nation is actively destabilizing the South Caucasus.
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The document also states that the US should be harnessed to the move so that it will put pressure on Egypt to take in the residents of Gaza, and to harness other European countries, and in particular Greece, Spain and Canada, to help absorb and settle the refugees who will be evacuated from Gaza.
n the shadow of the ongoing and brutal conflict that has gripped Eastern Europe, a Ukrainian civic group has released a grim tally based on open-source data: nearly 25,000 Ukrainian soldiers have perished since the onset of Russia's incursion in February 2022, with total casualties potentially surpassing 30,000.
group of EU countries, known as the 'Friends of Western Balkans', is advocating for increased cooperation between the European Union and the Western Balkan states in the realm of foreign policy.
A notable portion of these migrations, including illegal entries into Europe, originates from countries stricken by ecological threats and conflict, with Syrian and Afghan nationals making up a significant percentage of such movements.
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Egypt and Lebanon
The ramifications extend beyond Israel, with Egypt's energy needs and Lebanon's precarious situation highlighting the interconnected nature of regional energy networks.
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Post-Cold War Period (1989-2002): Proactive Approach
The end of the Cold War marked an important turning point in the 100-year history of Turkey's relations with the Balkans.
n a significant turn of events that could reshape the landscape of international arms control, NATO allies have suspended their participation in the Treaty of Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), a pivotal Cold War-era security agreement.