Gaza Attack Shifts Russia-Israel Relations, Impacting Middle Eastern Geopolitics
This alignment also complements China's position, which is perceived as pro-Palestinian and a counterbalance to the West's support for Israel.
A Century of Turkey’s Balkan Policy
Read: China in the Balkans: More than Infrastructure Projects
Second Half of the Cold War (1965-1989): Cautious Rapprochement
Turkey had anchored its security interests to the Western bloc due to threat perceptions from the Soviet Union and the Middle East, and did not pursue a specific policy towards the Balkans until the mid-1960s.
The EU’s Two-Dimensional Thinking about Integration is Myopic: Interview with Hans Kundnani
In 1950 as the Schuman Declaration, which can be seen as the beginning of the idea of the EU as a peace project, is made by France’s then-foreign minister Robert Schumann, France is simultaneously fighting a brutal colonial war in Indochina.
NATO’s Stoltenberg Urges Vigilance Over Chinese Digital Infrastructure Influence
Stoltenberg’s concerns are rooted in the belief that China, while not a direct adversary, poses a challenge to the West's values, interests, and security, particularly in the digital realm.
UN Report: 46 Nations Designated as Least Developed, with High Debt Burdens
Read: Is China Pushing the Global South into a Debt Trap?
Precarious financial situation
However, the financial situation for these countries remains precarious.
NATO Suspends Cold War-Era Security Treaty as Russia Withdraws
Signed in November 1990, amidst the disintegration of the Soviet bloc, the CFE treaty was designed to avert the accumulation…
US Bolsters Middle East Military Presence Amid Israel-Hamas War
Read: Naval Cooperation between Russia and China in Alaska Alarms the United States
“Defending Israel”
The escalation follows Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, initiated by Hamas against Israel, propelling the U.
Gaza War Will Have Broad Regional and Global Implications
Or, when China, rather than a Western state, mediated between Iran and Saudi Arabia, two of the most influential states in the Middle East.
Turkey is the Safest Route for East-West Trade
Read: Saudi Arabia Green-Lights an Economic Corridor Connecting India with Europe
Trade geopolitics
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is probably the most popular of all the trade corridors stretching from east towards west.
US to Remove Uganda, Gabon, Niger and the Central African Republic from AGOA Trade Program
Read: How China, Russia and the US Compete Over Control in Africa
Economic implications
The decision to remove these nations from the AGOA framework is expected to have economic implications, as the program has been a significant driver for exports and economic growth in the beneficiary countries.
European Leaders Pressure Serbia to Recognize Kosovo
While a significant number of countries have acknowledged Kosovo's sovereignty, several others, including Russia and China, have sided with Serbia in not recognizing the Balkan state.
Russia Accuses US of Fueling Geopolitical Tensions in Asia-Pacific
n a speech at the Xiangshan Forum in China on Monday October 30, Beijing's paramount military diplomacy event, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu accused the United States and its Western allies of “exacerbating geopolitical tensions.
100 Years of the Republic of Turkey: Turkey’s Standing in the International System
and Europe, on the one side, and Russia and China, on the other, has prevented them from increasing pressure on Turkey, which does not hesitate to take uncomfortable steps in pursuit of an independent foreign policy.
The Gaza War Pushes International Community to Rethink Stance
Russia and China have criticized the fact that Israel's actions are now a "collective punishment" of the Palestinians.
Chinese Defense Minister Ousted in High-Level Political Shake-Up
n a surprising move, China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu has been removed from his post, just seven months after assuming the role.
Kremlin Dismisses Rumors About Vladimir Putin’s Health
Notably, Putin made a significant visit to China recently, coupled with stops in two other Russian cities, showcasing his active participation in international and domestic affairs.
The US and Israel on Gaza: Biden and Netanyahu Think the Same
Read: Major Escalation between Gaza and Israel: A TimelineBiden was hopeful of inducing Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel, especially after witnessing China’s recent diplomatic moves in the region.
Radicalization and Terrorism in East Africa
In East Africa, groups such as al-Shabaab used public spaces, including mosques and schools, to disseminate radical ideologies, particularly to…
Symmetric and Asymmetric Warfare in the Russia-Ukraine War
Read: Can China Stop the Ukraine War?The situation is slightly different at the strategic level.
