The Supremacy of Power Politics Continues Amid Russia-Ukraine War
he war in Ukraine has escalated after Putin’s official endorsement of the referendums in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia and their subsequent annexation.
Chechen Leader Kadyrov Sends His Sons to Fight in Ukraine amid Russian Losses
Kadyrov is a strong ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and vocal supporter of the invasion in Ukraine.
Can the UN General Assembly Meeting Bring “Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges”?
Expectedly, the war in Ukraine and nuclear threats seem to dominate this year’s agenda as Russian President Vladimir Putin warns the world that he “is not bluffing” about using nuclear weapons.
Detection for Destruction? Google’s Many Controversial Artificial Intelligence Contracts
Money over principles?
Google is one of the biggest cloud computing companies in the world, and has signed controversial contracts with major powers like the U.
Russia-Ukraine War: North Korea Pledges Closer Ties with Russia amid Western Sanctions
As a close ally of Russia, North Korea, experienced a closer partnership with the Putin administration after the invasion of Ukraine, as Kim Jong-un recognized the Russian-occupied Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic as independent republics.
How Did the EU Greenwash Nuclear Power and Fossil Gas?
Nevertheless, Putin’s Russia is no longer a reliable energy supplier for the EU.
Russia, the Grain Deal with Ukraine, and the Global South Effect
The non-Western world has always been significant for Russian foreign policy and discourse especially under Putin, while the Global South has been dominated by the the strong emphasis on “multipolarity.
Food Security, the Russia-Ukraine War, and the Food Corridor Agreement
David Beasley, executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme, conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that millions would die across the world because of the Russian blockade of Ukraine.
The Tehran Summit: What Is Next for Turkey, Russia, and Iran?
Following the Astana Talks format, a meeting on Syria was also held on the same day with the participation of Russian President Putin and Iranian President Raisi.
Why Hypersonic Weapon Systems Are Critical for Russia
On March 1, 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled several strategic weapon systems during a televised address to the country's political elite.
Russia Takes over Sakhalin-2, Raising Stakes amid Western Sanctions
Amid Western sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a five-page decree on June 30, seizing full control of the Sakhalin-2 gas and oil project.
A New Cold War Erupts in the Shadow of Food Crises
Many of them predictably hope Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon reach an agreement with Ukraine to stop the war and prevent the food crisis.
Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
More recently, in February 2021, Huawei and Emirati partners leveraged 5G multi-access edge computing to live broadcast the UAE President’s Cup, an annual cycling event.
How do Russia, Qatar and the United States Use Energy as a Foreign Policy Tool?
When Putin’s army annexed Crimea in 2014, European leaders declared the move unacceptable.
Global Food Crisis: Russia and the West Play the Blame Game
On May 31, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had urged Vladimir Putin to end the blockade of Ukraine’s port of Odessa under the terms of a UN resolution.
What Is behind Global Inflation and Where Are We Heading To?
Read: How the Ukraine War Impacts Food Security in MENAYet of course, this rise is not without the added conundrum of Putin’s war on Ukraine.
The War in Ukraine: The Protection of International Peace and the UN
ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said, Putin somewhat disdainfully declared the war while the council meeting was going on.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir Putin
Meanwhile, Russia is trying to establish a balance of power by increasing diplomatic efforts with the Arab tribes of Deir ez-Zor and recruiting militias from the local population.
Turkey’s Kizilelma Armed Drone and Beyond
These requirements put a heavy load on the sensors and computing systems of a drone.
Libya’s Political Atmosphere Is a Gordian Knot
Amid such a situation, international actors’ anxiety has reached its peak as their primary concern is to protect their self-interests rather than sanctioning Russia's henchman in Libya (Haftar) at a time when Putin's entire network is being targeted.
