The Foreign Factor in Jordan’s Plot Crisis
If Jordan’s political, economic, and social conditions were in a better state, there would be minimal chances of such an…
Supported by the US, Ukraine is Once Again Dreaming of NATO
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinSince then, NATO missions have established themselves in Ukraine and trained Ukraine’s army.
Orthodoxy and Russian Foreign Policy: A Story of Rise and Fall
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism Under Vladimir PutinThe last attempt to revive and implement the "Byzantine project" took place during World War I, when the forces of the Russian Black Sea Fleet with army formations attached to them prepared to conduct a Bosphorus landing operation in 1916, following the example of the failed Dardanelles landing operation of Russia’s allies in the Entente.
Where Does Libya Fit in Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities?
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Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
With President Joe Biden focusing on countering Russian clout in the Middle East and other regions of the world, the new US leadership is likely to continue to see Syria as a high stakes conflict in terms of pushing back against Vladimir Putin’s international influence.
Iran’s Accession to the Eurasian Union Will Benefit Russia and Kazakhstan
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism Under Vladimir PutinIn any case, there is no doubt that Iran, faced with the U.
The Coup That Never Happened and the “Karabakh Clan” in the Armenian Army
Read: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinThe elimination of the "Karabakh clan" and the oligarchs affiliated with it from Armenia’s political, economic, and financial life is Pashinyan’s most urgent task.
Government of National Unity: Where Does Libya Go from Here?
Libya now has a new executive authority. If the GNU is endorsed, it replaces the GNA, a government that likely…
The Arrest of Alexey Navalny: Who in Russia Is Afraid of the Kremlin Critic?
In modern Russia, President Vladimir Putin is often seen as a tsar.
Looking Beyond Ain Issa: The Way Forward in North East Syria
he way forward in north east Syria wasn’t so clear until in early November Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin over the phone to hash out the details of a ceasefire agreement in Nagorno Karbakh.
The Vaccine Nationalism Craze Is on the Rise Globally
Ever since Vladimir Putin declared in a televised announcement that Russia has approved the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine, there has been nothing to show for its effectiveness and reliability as a vaccine.
COVID-19 and Religion: Between Nationalism and Communal Responsibility
Early indicators show that the pandemics is affecting the privileged relation between some religious groups and their state: the state restrictions over religious practices in Russia have eroded the trust between the Russian Orthodox Church and Putin, while the support of Trump by white evangelicals has started to weaken.
Occupy, Annihilate, and Rule: Russia Implements the Grozny Model in Idlib
The failure in the First Chechen War did not only pave the way for the second war, but also played a significant role in Vladimir Putin’s becoming the president of Russia.
Will Libya Have a Negative Impact on Russia-Turkey Relations?
Below there is the following text, “Russia hopes that the decision to send troops will be postponed until the meeting between Putin and Erdogan” (the meeting dedicated to the commissioning of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline is scheduled for January 8, 2020).
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
were to be looked at from this perspective, it would be seen as follows:
Erdogan’s visit to the United States and meeting with Trump balanced the intensity of the dialogue between him and Vladimir Putin.
French-German Tension May Create Deep Divisions in Europe
While France opposes Germany’s Nord-Stream 2 project with Russia, on the other hand, France has interestingly launched its own initiative right before the G7 summit in August this year to come closer with Russia and President Putin.
The Only Way Out for Russia Is to Let Turkey Weaken the YPG
Vladimir Putin may have made promises he is incapable of keeping.
Defense, Trade and Foreign Policy: An Interview with CAST Director Ruslan Pukhov
What is your analysis about the current security policies and defense strategies of Putin’s Russia in regards to its regional involvements and deployments? Do you think President Putin has started to adopt a much more offensive and expansionist posture, considering the Russian intervention in Georgia, Ukraine, Crimea, Syria and even Afghanistan (through negotiations with Taliban)?
I view it differently.
Is a New Adana Agreement on the Agenda?
At the end of the day, the outcome of the summit will be determined by the personal relationship between Erdogan and Putin as well as their negotiation skills.
What Does Russia Want From Syria?
n September 16, 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visited Ankara in order to continue Astana trilateral peace talks on Syrian settlement and to meet face to face with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan separately.
