Sweden and Finland to Apply for NATO in May
The public opinion and political will in both Sweden and Finland are in favor of joining NATO.
The Contested Waters of the South China Sea
Could the South China Sea Be the Next Hotbed for Armed Conflicts?
Why Turkey Is Conducting Operation Claw-Lock in Northern Iraq Now
Although Turkey’s cross-border military operations against ISIS (Daesh) and the PKK terror groups are not unexpected, their changing nature is.
The End of US Dollar? More Countries Use National Currencies in Trade
One can’t afford to ignore the IMF findings on the decline of the U.S. dollar as few countries can already…
Pact Between China and Solomon Islands Sparks New Regional Security Crisis
The security pact signed between Beijing and Honiara paves the way for Chinese military presence in a country fewer than…
The United Kingdom and Denmark intend to Relocate Refugees to Rwanda
ِAfter the U.K., Denmark is in talks with Rwanda about establishing a new system for transporting asylum seekers to the…
The Russian Threat Gives NATO New Purpose
NATO’s Baltic members have long been far more alarmist about the Russian threat than those in Western Europe.
Islamophobia and the French Presidential Election
In his brief 10-minute speech after the election results were announced, Macron hastily began embracing Muslims.
Germany’s Sanctions against Russia Also Hurt at Home
While Germany was still able to manage the pandemic confidently, the Russia-Ukraine war has revealed the limits of the German…
Can NATO Bypass the Security Complex Mentality?
NATO needs a clear strategy to project the new normalcy.
Why French Youths Abstain from Voting in the Presidential Election
According to Ifop pollsters, Macron is expected to receive 51% of the votes and Le Pen 49% on April 24.…
Why Did the Houthis Demolish an Ottoman Martyrs’ Memorial in Yemen?
The Turkish flag flying over the memorial in Yemen has been exceptional in every sense of the word.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Turned the Political Climate in France Upside Down
Muslims in France could partially breathe now because people are now more afraid of the Russians.
Russian Arms to Southeast Asia Remains Outstanding
Although Vietnam’s arms imports from Russia are on the decline, it still relies on Russia, accounting for around 85% of…
Tunisia’s Opposition Faces a Serious Test with Kais Saied
The Kais Saied coup represents a major threat to Tunisia’s democracy, stability, and national unity.
South America: Left-Wing Candidates Score in Politics
Experts argue that the left is re-emerging in South America.
“I Kept Three Copies of My Novels Lest They Get Confiscated”: An Interview with Freed Palestinian Prisoner Esmat Mansour
The message of Palestinian prisoners to the world is that they are political prisoners who seek freedom and that there…
Who Is Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine?
Ukraine finds itself in an awkward legal position. Like Russia, Ukraine is not a party to the International Criminal Court.
Afghanistan Bans Opium Cultivation amid Economic Breakdown
Despite the earlier ban, the Taliban had partially funded the opium trade that generated revenue of around $460 million in…
What Is behind Spain’s Changing Position on Western Sahara?
Morocco will never give up its claims on Ceuta and Melilla.
