Why Is Turkey Received So Well in the Balkans?
urkey’s influence in the Balkans needs to be examined in parallel with the question of how Ankara has become a reliable actor in the region.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey’s Joining BRICS Can Be a Game Changer
he Russian invasion of Ukraine not only led to a war between the two countries, but also brought about a discursive and value-laden struggle between western and eastern countries.
How Rich Were You Before Inflation? Here’s Some Perspective!
he world is burning, with literal fires, but also in the sense of overheating economies.
Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
f the war in Ukraine reveals a single globally valid truth, it is the fact that today states operate under a very different political and security order than a decade ago.
The New Politics of Alliance: Allies, Proxies, and Adversaries Have Become Hard to Tell Apart
Changes in the modern warfare have direct repercussions on foreign policy, strategy, and decision-making processes.
Assassinations Challenge Iran’s Image Internationally and at Home
n August 2021, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) published an infographic containing the list of prominent Iranian individuals, who were killed by assassinations with 24 losing their lives out of 28 individuals targeted.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria
onths after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war seems to have fallen short of its main objectives.
Europe’s Embrace of Ukrainian Refugees: Double Standards at Large?
ith the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the safety of the Ukrainian people has been endangered.
African Politics, Tribal Violence, and Socio-Economic Rivalry in Africa
In Africa, the high number of tribes poses both opportunities and challenges to some African governments, which follow a policy of branding new national identities.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations
s soon as the Joe Biden administration took office, Biden announced that his administration would embrace an institution-based approach in foreign policy.
“The Damage Will Take Time to Repair”: An Interview with Caitlin Welsh on the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Food Security
he Russia–Ukraine war threatens global food security, especially in Asia and the MENA region, which heavily rely on Russian and Ukrainian wheat, oilseeds, and fertilizers.
Why Is It So Hard to Reach a New Nuclear Deal with Iran?
ven though the election of Joe Biden as U.
Echoes from President Erdoğan’s Saudi Arabia Visit: A Fresh Start?
he meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on April 28 at al-Salam Palace in Jeddah marks a sea change in the two countries’ relations which had reached a nadir after several events in the past.
Why the UAE is Denouncing Israel’s Brutality
n response to the recent events at al-Aqsa Mosque, nearly every Middle Eastern and North African government has condemned the Israeli occupiers’ brutality against the Palestinians.
The End of US Dollar? More Countries Use National Currencies in Trade
n March 24, 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a working paper entitled "The Stealth Erosion of Dollar Dominance: Active Diversifiers and the Rise of Non-traditional Reserve Currencies.
Can NATO Bypass the Security Complex Mentality?
he press statement of NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg after the NATO Summit on March 24 points out a strategy shift for the alliance after the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Why Did the Houthis Demolish an Ottoman Martyrs’ Memorial in Yemen?
n March 12, 2022, Houthis, who currently control the Yemeni capital, Sana’a, demolished part of the memorial to the martyrs of the Ottoman Empire in Yemen.
Afghanistan Bans Opium Cultivation amid Economic Breakdown
The new ban also covers illicit drugs and alcohol.
De-Dollarizing Trade: How the Global Trade Finance Gets More Nationalized
n the aftermath of the financial crash of 2008, many countries struggled to access the U.
Global Food Insecurity Looms as the War in Ukraine Continues
he ongoing impact of the COVID19 pandemic and the long-term adverse effects of climate change have led to significant increases in food prices.
