Unclear Fate of Desperate Migrants in Belarus
Yet another political game is being played between Russia and the EU via Belarus.
Macron, the Gulf, and Islam
Finally, Macron’s visit shows that France can still be an actor in the Gulf and the Middle East, and can defend its interests there; however, its weight is limited, especially in the regional conflicts (Iran, Syria, Palestine, Yemen), not only when compared with the United States, but also with regional powers such as Turkey, Iran, or Russia.
The Myth of Apolitical China: Why the West Refuses to Accept China’s Superpower Status
Russia has speedily offered itself as a military and strategic ally and alternative to the U.
Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers
Warring parties in Yemen have bought large quantities of conventional weapons, some of which are modern weapons from the United States and other Western countries, while most came from Russia and the former Soviet Union.
How the Turkic World Is Enhancing Cooperation in Media and Communication
Read: The Great Turan: Russia’s Concerns about Turkey’s Growing Reputation in Caucasus and Central AsiaA year later, TRT Avaz was restructured and started broadcasting to a larger audience, mainly in the Turkic world, the Balkans, and the Middle East.
Managing the Rivalry between the UAE and Turkey
Turkey has also been cautious in playing a balancing game in Syria between Russia and the United States.
Taiwan amidst the Emerging China – US Cold War
Read: Will the United States Contain Russia or China, or Both?The combined effects of these developments has been to arouse CCP fears of an increase in pro-independence sentiment in the island that has already been increasing in recent years due to a younger Taiwanese demographic that has little emotional connection to the mainland, as well as growing international scrutiny of the mainland’s human rights abuses, and Beijing’s reneging on its promises to respect Hong Kong’s autonomy as part of the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ model.
India’s Role in the Maldives Raises Questions
According to Shakeel, the Indian government's meddling in the 2018 election has been likened by some to Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.
AUKUS and Its Potential Implications for the MENA Region
Read: Will the United States Contain Russia or China, or Both?The Australian government has made several procurement deals with France regarding nuclear-powered submarines which are the most up to date of their kind.
Germany’s Foreign Policy Is to Remain the Same
Merkel's election led to Germany acting again in a pro-transatlantic manner and adopting a more distanced stance towards Russia.
F-16Vs Instead of F-35s: What’s behind Turkey’s Request?
because of Ankara’s procurement of the S-400 air defense system from the Russian Federation.
To Whom It May Concern: Turkey’s Counter-Spy Operations Send Messages
Let's recall these operations briefly: MIT exposed a Russian espionage network of six people on October 21, 2021, who were planning to provide critical information about Turkey to Russia and to carry out assassinations on Turkish soil.
The Search for a Third Way: The Non-Aligned Movement, G77, and NIEO
Even since the end of the Cold War, the NAM summits have been taking place in countries that are particularly known as allies of Russia such as Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela.
Emerging Markets and Inflation: Why Is It Happening?
EM countries include Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Latvia, and Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Apology and Acknowledgement: Algerians Recall France’s Colonial History
This deterioration also happened externally through the continued decline of the French role in Africa, the complete loss of its role to Russia in the Central African Republic and Mali, and the loss of its influence in Libya and Algeria to Turkey.
Turkey’s Submarine Industry: Where Does the Country Stand Currently?
Germany’s modern submarine operation concept warrants this as it is designed to counter increasing Russian influence in the shallow waters of the Baltic Sea.
The Pope and the Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar Show the Way Forward
Read: Orthodoxy and Russian Foreign Policy: A Story of Rise and FallThat leaderships of major Christian and Islamic groups are reaching out to each other successfully is something to be welcomed.
Jens Stoltenberg on the Rise of China: Is NATO Pivoting to the Indo-Pacific?
This development comes amidst the unease that European NATO members – in particular, the former Communist states of Central and Eastern Europe – of the prospective scenario of a resurgent Russia that has increased its investment in conventional force modernization, cyberwarfare, and hybrid warfare capabilities.
Pakistan and Afghanistan: Keeping India and the US at Bay
Qatar, China, Iran, and Russia played their role too.
Is This the Geopolitical Moment Africa Has Long Anticipated?
In the past, great powers exploited Africans as colonies and pawns, but now the tables have turned—China and Russia are undermining American and European dominance—and African leaders look forward to playing a new version of the great game, this time in a starring role.
