Energy Investments: Should Renewables or Fossil Fuels Lead the Path?
Some of these companies, which withdrew from Iran and Russia after the sanctions, have already shifted some of their operations to the U.
Gang Crime Poses a Danger to Latin America: The Assassination of Presidential Candidate in Ecuador
Read: Iran missile strikes a ‘slap in the face’ for US, says Khamenei
Ecuador: The transit nation
Once regarded as a bastion of stability in Latin America, Ecuador now faces a pervasive battle against organized crime that transcends borders.
Should Turkey Join BRICS?
In August, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced at the 15th BRICS Summit that Iran, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates had been invited to join the bloc and the membership will take effect on January 1, 2024.
Donald Trump’s Digital Diplomacy and Its Impact on US Foreign Policy Toward the Middle East
One of the most significant areas of focus in the book is the United States' withdrawal from the Iran Accord.
Report: Water Scarcity Threatens a Quarter of the World’s Population
For example, protests over mismanagement of water resources which have been seen in Iran.
Ukraine’s War Unveiled through Human Stories: Interview with Marichka Paplauskaite
In our cities, we still hear the air raid siren every day, which always means that Russian missiles or Iranian drones used by Russia are heading towards our territory to commit new acts of violence against innocent people.
China’s Intermediary Diplomacy Reshapes Dynamics in the Middle East
fter a seven-year diplomatic rupture between Iran and Saudi Arabia, negotiations between the foreign ministers of the two countries were held in Beijing in March 2023 to cease hostilities and restore bilateral relations.
Central Banks Rush to Gold Reserves and the De-dollarization Nexus
Turkey, Germany, and Russia (even China and Iran) are steadily increasing their precious metal reserves as an independent tool against the financial dominance of the U.
China’s Middle East Diplomacy: Multipolar World Order in the Making?
In March 2021, Iran and China signed a 25-year strategic cooperation agreement entailing economic, military, and cybersecurity cooperation.
Indonesia: Nahdhlatul Ulama’s Dual Identity on The Global Stage
, not to mention the Iranian Revolution.
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani: 10 Years as Emir of Qatar
For example, he acted as a mediator between Iran and the West, and brought the Taliban and American officials together in Doha to find a lasting solution.
How to Navigate Turkish-Swedish Relations and Counterterrorism Shifts
Taking it a step further, the Swedish government at the time relied on the support of independent Member of Parliament Amineh Kakabaveh, a former Iranian Peshmerga member, who extended her support based on the promise of increased assistance to the YPG/PYD, the Syrian branch of the PKK.
Morocco-Algeria Tension: Origins of a Long History of Mistrust and Hatred
Iran and the Western Sahara
A few years ago, no doubt under the influence of Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf countries, Morocco began accusing Iran of involvement in the Western Sahara conflict.
Saudi Arabia’s War on Drugs and Foreign Influence
Weaponizing drugs
The Assad regime in Syria and Iran’s proxy Hezbollah have been responsible for sending illicit drugs, especially Captagon, to Saudi Arabia.
Revolution and Dictatorship: The Violent Origins of Durable Authoritarianism
By examining notable cases such as China, Cuba, Iran, the Soviet Union, and Vietnam, the authors seek to unravel the durability of these regimes, even in the face of severe economic crises, policy failures, public discontent, and external pressures.
Are Brazil and Latin America non-Aligned after the Ukraine War?
Back then, Brazil was considered a rising star and major powers had a generally positive perception of its role in the global governance agenda—at least until the signing of the tripartite agreement with Iran and Turkey.
New Turkish Citizens: Who Do They Vote For and Why?
Safe return of refugees
Turkey is now in talks with Russia, Iran, and Syria, sponsored by Moscow, to find a political solution to the problem of Syrian refugees in Turkey.
Turkey’s Critical Elections at a Historic Crossroads
The Gulf countries' neutral position in the Russia-Ukraine War and China’s role in the normalization of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia point to new equations in the Middle East.
Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization, the PKK, and Turkish Elections
patronage in Syria, the support of Iran, Hashd Al-Shaabi, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) in Iraq, and all the aid provided by European countries and Israel? The answer is Turkey's counterterrorism doctrine and the MIT's operation against the organization.
Can China Stop the Ukraine War?
Read: How the Ukraine War Will Give China More LeverageCan China use its strategic advantage to pressure Moscow into ending the war in Ukraine? China has already revealed its diplomatic prowess by bringing Saudi Arabia and Iran to the negotiating table, and now it is offering to help facilitate peace talks in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
