Central Asia Countries “Tread a Fine Line” on Russia-Ukraine
he Haydar Aliyev Centre for Eurasian Studies at Ibn Haldun University in Turkey held a webinar on the impact of the war in Ukraine on Central Asia on March 30, 2022.
De-Dollarizing Trade: How the Global Trade Finance Gets More Nationalized
Many efforts, led by Iran and Turkey, were made in the past few years to discover and promote trade in national currencies.
Russophobia Spreads Following the Russia-Ukraine War
Read: Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks: Turkey as the Peacemaker
Putinizing all Russians
Shortly after the Russian occupation of Ukraine, anti-Russian opposition began to rise in the Czech Republic.
Global Food Insecurity Looms as the War in Ukraine Continues
By 2020/21, Turkey's wheat export increased to 7.
Ukraine’s Military Transformation between 2014 and 2022
For the upgrade of its major combatant fleet, Ukraine signed a contract with Turkey in December 2020 for the acquisition of MILGEM class corvettes.
Hungary Election: War in Ukraine Provokes Passive Voters
Their relations started flourishing in 2011, when Hungary introduced an “Eastern Opening” policy to trade with countries like Russia, China, and Turkey to counterbalance economic ties with the West.
Normalizing with the Assad regime, Different Approaches at Different Levels
This shows that Egypt prioritizes the stability of the Syrian regime in its foreign policy, as Egypt distrusts the opposition and considers it a proxy for Turkey.
Left-Wing Politics Gain Momentum in Latin America
Read: The Turcos Are Coming: Turkey’s Growing Ties with Latin AmericaWithout the possibility of basic communication between neighboring governments in South America, it is impossible to build a solid ground for progress.
How the Ukraine War Impacts Food Security in MENA
Read: Rising Prices and Political Instability in Lebanon, Iran and SudanTurkey has said it wouldn't experience wheat and sunflower oil shortages.
Where Does Central Asia Stand on Russia’s War in Ukraine?
Read: The Great Turan: Russia’s Concerns about Turkey’s Growing Reputation in Caucasus and Central AsiaHowever, Tokayev adamantly refused to send Kazakhstani troops to Ukraine.
“Historical Russia”: Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish Nationalisms
The personality of Prince Vyshnevetsky in historical retrospective reflected the basic principles of Ukrainian foreign and domestic policy from the 1890s to the 1910s: the loyalty of official Kyiv to the ideals of Orthodox-Slavic unity; good neighborly and partnership relations with Russia, Belarus, Moldova, and Poland; benevolent neutrality in relations with Turkey; and public consensus between all ethnic and religious groups and forces within the country, which completely suited the Kremlin.
Ukrainian Refugees Continue to Flood Europe
Ukraine's neighbor in the Black Sea, Turkey, is one of the countries that is watching the conflict with alarm.
Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?
Moreover, elements within the PMF such as Kata'ib Hezbollah and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq with strong ties to Iran, have been trying to hinder Turkey’s fight against PKK terror in northern Iraq as they present it as “a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty,” a point which was also made by Iraj Masjedi, Iran’s ambassador in Baghdad last year in February.
Russian Foreign Policy and the War with Ukraine
Read: What Role Can Turkey Play Between Russia and Ukraine in Antalya?From a diplomatic perspective, the ongoing situation has an explanation which can be better understood through a classical realist tradition in international relations.
The Montreux Convention and the Russia-Ukraine War
The existing convention on the Turkish Straits, known as the “Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits” or simply the “Montreux Convention,” was signed on July 20, 1936, between nine states including Turkey, at the meeting held at Montreux, Switzerland under the pre-World War II conditions.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
Yet, the GCC is not as dependent on Russian grain as Egypt and Turkey.
Dependent on Russian Gas: Europe Must Reconsider Its Energy Security
The Russian aggression in Ukraine has shown once again that the EU needs alternative energy suppliers.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
While other regional powers like Turkey, Israel, and Iran expect to benefit from the new Gulf diplomacy and its economic offers, the overall security perceptions of political actors in the Gulf and the Middle East continue to be unstable.
How Middle Powers Can Wield More Influence on Global Politics
Some middle powers such as Turkey are traditionally seen as key military allies by the West, while others such as Canada and Japan are considered major trade partners.
Iran’s Bitter Choice and the Russia-Ukraine War
In addition, Russia and Iran, along with Turkey, are among the main actors of the Astana peace process.
