Ethiopia: Political Reforms, Violence, and Now a Coup d’Etat
A coup bid was underway in Bahir Dar, the capital of the northern Amhara regional state.
Moroccan Foreign Policy at the Crossroads
Such a political move helped to stabilize the country, which managed to stand above the political fray in the Middle East and North Africa.
Will the Far-Right Lead Europe?
Salvini did not lose chance to slam the UN by saying that "an international body that has among its members North Korea and Turkey, which are totalitarian regimes, and it comes to give moral lessons on human rights to Italy.
The Libya Crisis and the Future of Khalifa Haftar
Haftar's entry to Tripoli and seizure of the administration via weapons will create an environment where extremist and radical groups will expand their area of influence in Libya and North Africa.
Sudan and the Nile Spring: Raptures of Hope and the Uncertain Road Ahead
” After gaining independence, Sudan had two challenges: a powerful military structure/class that was inherited from colonial Britain (and that was unwilling to yield power to a civilian government); and what was perceived as the ‘‘southern problem’’ – the south of the country being a Christian majority that wanted to secede compared to the Arabanized African Muslims of the north.
Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Equation
After unilaterally announcing its own EEZ, disregarding the rights of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), the Greek Cypriot administration commissioned the Noble-Delek duo in drilling block 12 in the administration’s putative EEZ.
Christian Zionists, Zionists and Authoritarian Regimes in the Middle East: A Bermuda Triangle?
All parties of the Bermuda Triangle are destroying Islamic values of the bleeding Muslim societies in the Middle East and North Africa, and are now attacking them in the West with the rise of White supremacist rhetoric.
The ‘Far-Right Poster Boy’ that received Funds from the New Zealand Terrorist
Further connections to Austria are still being investigated, since the Christchurch terrorist seemed not only to have travelled within Austria, but also with three Austrians to North Korea and seems to also have had contact with a right-wing underground organization of former soldiers in Germany.
The Age of Erdogan has Brought Stability and Political Flexibility to Turkey
Indeed, without Turkey’s leadership the wider refugee crisis of the Middle East and North Africa may have been far worse than it has been thus far.
To Counter Turkey, Saudi Arabia Backs the YPG in Syria
In November Yenisafak published an article about the Saudi and Emirati governments sending military forces to parts of northeastern Syria under the YPG’s control.
Turkey’s Reliable Diplomacy in the Somalia-Somaliland Talks
This local grass-root effort brought stability and peace to the North-Western regions – that were named British Somaliland, a courtesy of Colonial heritage and legacy.
What Awaits Venezuela: A Military Coup or a Civil War?
Undoubtedly, this is not a new tactic as it was used in Africa before and is still being employed in countries like Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
Turkey as a Rising Actor in Global Arms Exports
Another North African nation that has also made significant efforts to purchase more weapons is Algeria – as it has risen to the fifth position in global arms imports, with a share of 4.
Radicalization in Egypt May Haunt Europe
EU member states, especially Germany, Italy, and Greece, requested the North African countries to tackle the migration problem more sufficiently, and praised Egypt’s efforts in this regard.
Cyprus in the Midst of Shifting Tides in the Mediterranean Gas Competition
It pitted those who were “in” against those who were “out,” the latter comprising of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Pope’s Visit to the UAE Won’t Help Human Rights in the Region
This was described in detail in a letter sent to the Pope on 3 February by Sarah Leah Whitson, director of the Middle East and North Africa division at Human Rights Watch.
Türkiye Scholarships and the Rise of Turkey in the International Education Market
Throughout 2018, the majority of applications were received from the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by Far and South Asia, the Balkans, and European countries.
Does Quadruple Talk in Istanbul Signal Peace for Syria?
One way to prevent a regime coalition offensive in Idlib would be if the U.S. stepped in. If the U.S.…
Erdogan’s visit to Africa promises future collaboration
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Africa was President Erdogan's first visit abroad (if visits to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the NATO summit are excluded) after his victory in the July 24 presidential and parliamentary elections.
The Indecisive 2018 Election Results and the Prospect of Civil War in Iraq
Hassan Jihad, a leader in the Coalition of Justice and Democracy in Northern Iraq (Kurdistan), led by Barham Sali, said on June 7 that the decisions of the parliament on the elections restored confidence in the elections and institutions: “The re-counting and manual counting and the application of recent measures will change the number of seats and the results of opposition parties.
