Iraq Assassinations Prove There Is No Room for Anti-Iran Dissent
There is now a new kind of Iraqi nationalism forming that is largely based on opposition to corruption engendered by…
China in the Balkans: More than Infrastructure Projects
China is stepping on Europe’s nerves by investing in the Balkans.
The Quad and Japanese Nationalism: The Genie Is out of the Bottle
Once the nationalism genie is out of the bottle, it is difficult to put it back in. Nationalism and militarism…
The Great Reconfiguration of Global Supply Chains
, Italy, France, Romania, and Sweden, to mention a few, have advanced legislations banning China’s technology investments and the use of its equipment in their upcoming 5G networks.
Russia’s Lebanese Matryoshka Doll
Read: Russia in the Middle East: From Arms to MercenariesJust like France before it, Russia is trying to deal with Hezbollah separately from Iran, and this is evident from it receiving the Hezbollah delegation in Moscow last month and projecting the idea that Hezbollah can decide on its own without Iranian consent.
What the Return of Mercenaries Means for the World Politics
There is good news. Mercenaries are as old as war, yet the world did not devolve into anarchy, as is…
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: War at the Door or Another Russian Roar?
But a round of talks in April 2021, which came to be known as the Normandy Format, involving political advisors and diplomats on how to implement the Minsk Agreements in Eastern Ukraine brought France and Germany on board again.
Two-State Solution for Cyprus Difficult, But Not Impossible
France has particularly taken advantage of tensions between Turkey and Greece over hydrocarbon drilling to boost their presence in the area.
Attempts to Tackle Terrorism in the West Are Misguided and in Need of Urgent Reform
Read: "We Are Scared of Our Own Shadow": An Interview with Raphael Liogier on Islamo-Paranoia in France
Relying on criminal law is counterproductive
Thirdly, Western governments believe that relying on criminal law is the best way to tackle terrorism, and many anti-terrorism laws have been enacted for this purpose.
French Politicians Seek Re-election by Targeting Muslim Symbols
The amendments in question relate to the Anti-Separatism Bill (2021) whose goal is to combat “radical Islam” and separatism in France.
EU Member States Seek to Strengthen Ties with the New Libyan Government
Last month, the Libyan High National Electoral Commission held a meeting attended by foreign ministers from Italy, Germany, and France.
Imams in Politics: Secularism vs. Religion in Mali and Senegal
Senegal is considered a secular state influenced by France and about 96% of the population are Muslims, and records of peaceful transfer of power.
Dictatorship Legacy and Neoliberal Profit Are the Common Grounds for Brazil and Chile
Maintaining the status quo enforced through dictatorship violence has become a key feature of both right wing governments in Brazil…
Hostile Brothers: The Strained Morocco-Algeria Relations Only Serve to Destabilize North Africa
Morocco sometimes enjoys blind support from the West, particularly from France and the United States, and more recently from Spain.
The Illusion of a Palestinian Kingmaker in Israel
As we look forward, we shall see yet another Israeli government dedicated to destroying Palestine and its people led once…
The Amazighs in North Africa: Politics, Society, and Culture
Starting from the colonial era in North Africa, the Amazighs like their African neighbors, lost territory and power to the Europeans, mainly to Spain, Portugal, France, and Britain.
Where Does Libya Fit in Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities?
Read: Has the Libyan Civil War Come to an End?The United States maintains important bilateral relations with foreign patrons on both sides of the Libyan divide, namely Turkey, UAE, Egypt, France, and Russia, and is working to apply pressure on these actors to withdraw from Libya’s conflict by pushing all parties to respect the UN arms embargo, which the UN Panel of Experts recently argued was “totally ineffective.
Why Are Some Countries Dragging Their Heels over Ratifying the Istanbul Convention?
"According to French Minister of Justice Éric Dupond-Moretti, last year in France, “106 domestic crimes were committed in which 90 of the victims were women.
How Qatari Investments Expand Globally
, France, Italy, Greece, and Germany are competing to attract Qatari capital and are trying to establish close ties with Qatar in the field of energy.
Assertive British Muslims: The New Generation of Political and Social Influencers
he recent Swiss referendum to ban the wearing of the burka and niqab in public places follows similar decisions by the governments of France, Belgium, and Austria, reinforcing the mediatized perception of Muslims as the “difficult-to-integrate “other” in Europe.
