Principally, there exists the energy issue for members of NATO that are in the European Union (especially Germany), worrying Europe due to lingering uncertainties.
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
Biden’s more intervening attitude in foreign affairs, as opposed to Trump’s isolationism, also contracts the maneuvering room of regional powers.
How Will the Russia-Ukraine War Affect the Balkans?
he Russian invasion of Ukraine will have a tremendous impact on all European countries.
Anti-War Protests in Russia: Do Putin and Russians Think the Same?
, European, and other world leaders as a Russian invasion which the Kremlin had no right to carry out.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
While the entire world is witnessing the largest attack of one country on another in Europe since World War II, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members are far from being decisive in condemning Russia for invading Ukraine.
Xinjiang: The New Face of the Old Problem in China
Following the footsteps of European colonialists, the communist state-builders also look down on indigenous people in their frontier territories, treating them as incapable of self-rule, and, at the same time, extracting their resources.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
Additionally, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Qatar Petroleum renewed an oil field license in 2018 during the blockade on Qatar.
Latin America: A New Sphere of Russian Influence?
This power struggle has shown one of its ugliest faces in Syria and now is showing itself in Eastern Europe with the Russia-Ukraine war.
How Middle Powers Can Wield More Influence on Global Politics
The security architecture of the UN privileges the five permanent members of the UN Security Council; NATO, the world’s most significant military alliance, is under American leadership; and the EU, the largest trading bloc, is led by a Franco-German alliance.
Iran’s Bitter Choice and the Russia-Ukraine War
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinMany European countries, especially Germany, initially acted timidly towards Russia and did not give Ukraine the necessary military, economic, and even diplomatic support.
What French Presidential Election Means for French Muslims and Turkey
Muslims in France are struggling to decide which candidate to vote for in the election.
Where Belarus and Belarusians Stand on the War in Ukraine
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Russia and Belarus: Mutual support
Russia’s unwavering support continued in May 2021, after the forced landing of Ryanair Flight 4978 and during the 2021-2022 migration crisis at Belarus’s borders with its Western neighboring countries (provoking a ban on EU aircraft flying over Belarus in addition to further, and more extensive, sanctions packages).
Comparing Russian Military Interventions in Syria and Ukraine Is Misguided
ince Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine began on February 24, the eastern European country has experienced death, destruction, and trauma.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: What China Thinks
The 2005 Orange Revolution resulted in the downfall of the pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych, who was subsequently impeached after the 2013 Euromaiden Protests that saw Ukrainians seeking alignment with the EU.
Russia-Ukraine War: Why India, Israel, and Pakistan Have Chosen Silence
Taking a neutral stance is regarded as an expression of support for Russia, and many leaders are concerned about the long-term consequences of publicly criticizing the Russians.
Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?
By launching a full-scale attack on Ukraine to revise the post-Cold War order, he has resurrected old fears in Europe and far beyond.
Maltreatment of Non-White Refugees from Ukraine Should Cause Outrage
His comments received with harsh criticisms and outrage via social media, with many readers pointing out how his views led to the increasing dehumanization of non-white Christian and non-Europeans suffering from a conflict in mainstream media.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine from an International Law Perspective
However, as a result of popular movements, a pro-Western and pro-European Union government came to power in February 2014.
Will Sweden and Finland Join NATO amid the Russia-Ukraine War?
How will the Russia-Ukraine War affect the stance of countries that have historically followed a non-aligned or neutral status? Past political and military tensions with Russia have been used to open public discussion in Finland and Sweden, and to lobby for the idea of breaking with the past security identity policy and join NATO.
Rayan, the Moroccan 5-Year-Old, and the Unspoken Miseries of a Media Show
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To some, these titles are necessary, and especially for European politicians from all parties who are anxious to maintain good relations with Morocco because of its role as a paid policeman on the European Union's southern border.