Russia-NATO war closer than ever?
A dispute over the violation of sea laws between Ukraine and Russia on Sunday increased the tension that began almost 5 years ago between Russia and NATO.
Crown Prince Salman visits Egypt ahead of G20 amid activists’ protests
audi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is visiting his close allies in the Middle East before attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Argentina on November 30.
Macron’s Censorship Law for Democracy
” In his new year’s speech to journalists at the Élysée Palace, Macron said: “If we want to protect liberal democracies, we must be strong and have clear rules,” adding that they would strengthen their legal mechanisms to protect democracy from fake news.
Two Cup Finals, One Fate: Roberto Baggio and Osman Cakmak
taly presented a whole slew of talented football players to world football during the 1990s.
The ECHR Ruling on Demirtas and Turkey’s Response
n Tuesday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on the arrest and pre-trial detention of the HDP’s former co-leader, Selahattin Demirtas.
Combatting Criminal Gangs in Northern Syria
fter Turkey and the allied Syrian opposition factions launched Operation Euphrates Shield and Operation Olive Branch, both areas in northern Aleppo and Afrin were cleaned from Daesh and YPG militants.
Will Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in Argentina?
audi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is planning to attend the G-20 Summit next week in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Making Sense of Turkey’s New Counter-Terrorism Strategy
he recent change in Ankara’s strategy towards certain terrorist organizations has been a game changer.
US Sanctions on Iran and their Impact on the United Arab Emirates
n November 5, the United States announced a new wave of economic sanctions targeting Iran’s economy, including key sectors such as oil trade, banking, shipping, and air traffic.
Debunking Trump’s Myths on Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump released a statement regarding the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Who’s Who in the CDU Race for Presidency?
t’s estimated that the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party convention on 7-8 December will concretize the likely future of German politics in a general perspective.
To Extradite or not to Extradite Fetullah Gulen? Rumors in the Press
ccording to a recent NBC News report, the White House is looking for ways to extradite Fetullah Gulen, the leader of FETO, which plotted the failed coup attempt on 15 July 2016 in Turkey, which left 250 victims dead and more than 2,000 injured.
Is Europe Back to Great Power Politics?
ast week during the WWI commemoration ceremonies, U.
Will Growing Economies By-Pass the US in Iran Sanctions?
he international arena is experiencing a turbulent period in which the effects of political, economic, and commercial decisions taken by President Donald Trump are clearly being felt.
How did the US give up Backing the PKK?
ast week, the Washington administration authorized up to $12 million of rewards for information leading to the identification or location of three senior members of the PKK terror group.
Yemen’s Deepening Crisis and the Role of the International Community
As in the case of Syria and Libya, the political uncertainty and instability in the country deepened as the intervention of external actors increased.
German Media and the Problem of Proportional Representation
ccording to a piece recently published in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung daily, which based its data on a report, most German journalists have a left-motivated political orientation.
Trump and the New House (of Cards)
he last season of the much-acclaimed House of Cards features the story of the first woman American president Claire Underwood (Hale).
Istanbul Airport and its Economic Potential
stanbul has a pivotal and central place in the world in terms of both the East-West axis and the North-South axis.
What are the Regional Effects of Heavier Sanctions against Iran?
he Trump administration’s unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear deal signed between Iran and the P5+ countries last May, as well as its simultaneous announcement that it will be re-imposing sanctions in two stages in August and November, has carried tensions stemming from Tehran’s nuclear activities back to the top of the international agenda.
