UN Body Rejects Discussion of Uyghur Muslims’ Persecution in Xinjiang
n a narrow diplomatic victory for China, the U.
Europe’s Energy Crisis: Bad Luck or Myopia?
his winter will be harsher for Europe as concerns for energy supply and prices grew considerably with the Kremlin’s decision to cut off natural gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
The Supremacy of Power Politics Continues Amid Russia-Ukraine War
he war in Ukraine has escalated after Putin’s official endorsement of the referendums in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia and their subsequent annexation.
How Greece Obstructs the Settlement of Aegean Maritime Disputes
he Lausanne Peace Treaty of 1923 was used to settle many disputed aspects of the Greek-Turkish traumatic relations in the early 1990s—but not all.
China and the Middle East: Is Turkey a Gateway for a New Political Alliance?
he world has closely followed the latest Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan, as leaders gave their speeches, hinting at several threats and opportunities for the current international relations.
Lebanon and Israel Maritime Border Dispute: Hezbollah and Israel on the Same Page?
srael and Lebanon are moving towards an agreement on the longstanding maritime border dispute.
The US and China Semiconductor Rivalry: What Are the Stakes?
he rivalry between the U.
The New Foreign Policy: The World Is Heading towards New Models
state’s foreign policy comprises its activities and initiatives to defend its relationships and interests in relation to other states, governmental and non-governmental actors, political entities, etc.
Can the UN General Assembly Meeting Bring “Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges”?
he 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) comes at a time when there are crises on nearly every front and world leaders have a lot on their plate.
“One China” Policy and Taiwan: The Island is on the World Agenda
ancy Pelosi, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, visited Taiwan on August 2, and met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
The US-China Rivalry over Space and Small Satellites Reaches New Levels
he United States’ unilateral moment is long gone, and the previously indisputable superpower is being confronted with new rising powers that are challenging its supremacy.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey’s Joining BRICS Can Be a Game Changer
he Russian invasion of Ukraine not only led to a war between the two countries, but also brought about a discursive and value-laden struggle between western and eastern countries.
India Tightens Sanctions against Chinese Technology Companies
Notwithstanding the COVID19 outbreak, China-India trade increased to $67.
House Inflation and Scapegoated Immigrants in Turkey
ccommodation or the right to adequate housing, as a human right, is an integral part of the right to an adequate standard of living.
Turkey’s Slow-Motion Encircling and Elimination of the YPG
lthough it is still unclear whether Turkey will launch another military operation against the PKK/YPG in Syria, the country has already been carrying out ad hoc military operations that have killed 2,000 terrorists between January and July 2022.
After Two Decades, Serbia and Kosovo Are on the Brink of War
ensions between Serbia and Kosovo have returned to the forefront after on June 29 the authorities in Pristina announced their decision to impose a ban on cars with Serbian license plates crossing the Kosovo border.
Europe Allocates More Funds for Joint Defense: Is the European Army on the Way?
n July 20, the European Union Commission announced its plan to provide 1.
A Year On, The Taliban Still Seek International Recognition
s the end of August marks a year since the U.
No One Should Be Left Behind: Disabled People in the Russia-Ukraine War and Armed Conflicts
ars affect everyone differently: men are forced to leave their loved ones behind to fight in a battle over which they have no say or control; women are left to care for non-combatants while becoming further vulnerable to dangers; and children are affected in ways we cannot even fathom.
How Rich Were You Before Inflation? Here’s Some Perspective!
he world is burning, with literal fires, but also in the sense of overheating economies.
