The Montreux Convention and the Russia-Ukraine War
he seas, and especially narrow sea passages, are critical to ensuring maritime transport and preventing possible threats.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
The escalation between Russia and Western states over NATO enlargement turned into a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a “special military operation” on February 24, 2022.
Dependent on Russian Gas: Europe Must Reconsider Its Energy Security
any policy-makers had warned of the potential Russian aggression against Ukraine, but with few exceptions nobody had expected Putin’s war jets to bomb the capital of Ukraine or the Russian army to invade Ukrainian territory.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
he Gulf reconciliation at the Al-Ula Summit suddenly changed the regional atmosphere and the rhetoric of war among Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari decision-makers.
Latin America: A New Sphere of Russian Influence?
he world is witnessing a dramatic revival of the 20th-century bipolar geopolitical order featuring the Soviet Union, today’s Russia, on the one side, and the United States on the other.
Iran’s Bitter Choice and the Russia-Ukraine War
n the morning of February 24, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, surprising many experts, politicians, and country leaders.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: What China Thinks
s a violation of international law that reneges on its commitment to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty under Article 1 of the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, Russia’s February 2022 invasion is a test case that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is watching closely to assess U.
Russia-Ukraine War: Why India, Israel, and Pakistan Have Chosen Silence
s Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a “special military operation” against Ukraine, many countries and regional organizations reacted with condemnation, criticism, and sanctions while some others declared their support for Russia.
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.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine from an International Law Perspective
nternational law is the branch of law that regulates how states will act in their bilateral relations, drawing the boundaries of their rights and responsibilities.
China vs Russia in Central Asia?
The Chinese road to global supremacy runs through ambitious but articulate strategies like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Turkey Is an Afro-Eurasian State
urkey is seeking to counter the Western and neo-colonial influence in the African continent by its increasing economic as well as political presence in the continent.
Stealing Innocence: The Theft of Refugee Children in Sweden
The passionate and polemical debate between those of true faith and the heretics; equality and exclusivity; those who believe in freedom and those who oppress.
How Will the New China-Russia Gas Deal Affect the Ukraine Crisis?
mid escalating tensions between Moscow and the West over Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to China to finalize the negotiations over a new $80 billion natural gas agreement.
Experts Weight on Turkey’s 70th Anniversary of Joining NATO
n Friday February 18, 2022, Turkey celebrated the 70th anniversary of its NATO membership, stating that it wants friends to perfectly exhibit the unity and spirit of solidarity that form the backbone of NATO.
What Awaits Lebanon Following Hariri’s Step-down from Politics
n a televised interview on the Iranian Al-Alam news channel on February 8, secretary general of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, revealed that they wished the ex-Lebanese prime minister, Saad Hariri, reconsider his bombshell decision of “suspending” his political career, announced on January 24.
JNF Greenwashing as a Means to Hide Ethnic Cleansing in Palestine
heodor Herzl, the co-founder of the Zionist movement, which also established the Jewish National Fund (JNF) in 1901, had a clear goal in mind – to see Palestine without Palestinians.
Swedish Foreign Policy: Ideological Façade and Dysfunctional Reality
weden prides and projects itself as being a very modern and liberal society, and an integral and active member of the international community.
Apartheid Reports Brand Israel as Criminal Enterprise
mnesty International’s February 1 report on apartheid in Israel puts the spotlight on Israel’s character as a state.
With the US Withdrawing Its Support, Can the EastMed Project Now Turn Regional?
ver since the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) signed an agreement with Egypt in 2003 on the delimitation of an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Eastern Mediterranean and declared concession areas for the purpose of oil and gas exploration in 2007, a high tension has grown over the possible maritime boundaries and related activities.
