GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further
Factors driving normalization
The first factor of the Gulf rapprochement to Syria is Russia’s position.
Why Is Turkey Involving Itself in Post-US Afghanistan?
Moreover, Washington has sanctioned Turkey over its purchase of S-400 advanced Russian missile defense systems, which the U.
EU-China Trade Deal: Where Does the US Stand?
Read: Will the United States Contain Russia or China, or Both?The CAI eases the market access between the E.
Debates Heat Up As Iranians Elect Their New President
Although the two countries, along with China, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany which still stick to the deal, will obviously reach an agreement, the management of the negotiation process by Iran is less obvious.
China in the Balkans: More than Infrastructure Projects
The so-called Western Balkan states – all of them located in the central and southern parts of the Balkan Peninsula, not in the West – have always attracted the interest of the regional actors, Russia, Turkey, and the European Union.
The Myth of Miatsum: Armenia Stuck between the Past and Reality on the Ground
Even Russia's intervention in the war and the transition to temporary military control of a part of the Azerbaijani territory to Russia will not allow the Armenians in the medium term to hold out, at least in part, of Karabakh.
The Great Reconfiguration of Global Supply Chains
On the Chinese side, the Belt and Road Initiative continues to advance, while strategic agreements are being signed with Russia, Pakistan, and Iran with the aim of positioning China at the heart of global supply chains for raw materials and shipping routes.
What the Return of Mercenaries Means for the World Politics
Attacking them were 500 mercenaries, hired by Russia.
Vaccine Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, and International Bargaining
Russia, on the other hand, mostly focuses on bilateral negotiations and agreements.
What’s behind Joe Biden’s “Armenian Genocide” Statement?
Why did Biden add another thorny issue to the bilateral relations between Washington and Ankara, which are already at a low, at a time when he wants to contain Russia’s and China’s increasing influence? How will Washington’s unilateral actions against Turkey effect that policy? And, most importantly, should Turkey consider Biden’s statement as a serious affair?
The horrific events that took place in 1915, during the last years of the Ottoman Empire, and how to identify them has been a problem between the U.
France’s Endless War in the Sahel
VIDEO: Has France Failed in the Sahel?But what are the Estonians doing in the depths of Mali? For the small Baltic state, the military threat is indeed in the east, where Russia is flexing its muscles.
Diplomatic Expulsion: Resurgence of A Cold-War Era Norm?
n 15th April 2021, the United States expelled 10 Russian diplomats over accusations of Russia meddling into the U.
EU Member States Seek to Strengthen Ties with the New Libyan Government
Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said that Italy and the United States have "a common concern about the presence of foreign forces, both Russian and Turkish, in Libya," meaning that there is a perception of "stronger" cooperation between the two countries on this matter.
India and the S-400: US CAATSA Sanctions or a Waiver at the Door?
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, visiting India last month, predictably raised the issue of India’s purchase of the Russian S-400 system with his interlocuters.
“Istanbul Is a Testing Ground for the Afghan Peace Talks”: An Interview with Heela Najibullah
he Afghan Peace Talks will resume in Istanbul, Turkey in May as a continuation of earlier meetings held in Qatar and Russia.
Syria’s Tribal Politics Critical to the Country’s Future
Nearly every one of the tribes has relatives which are operating in coordination with Russia, Iran, the Assad regime or the US backed YPG terrorists.
An Insider Perspective on the Afghanistan Peace Talks
As a result, the Taliban retreated from the talks and visited countries like Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Pakistan, and even Russia while the delegation of the Afghan government was still in Qatar.
Ship Attacks in the Persian Gulf: Another Manifestation of an Iranian-Israeli Proxy War?
Energy supply and transit security
The role of energy diplomacy in the foreign policy of China, Russia, and the United States towards the Middle East is becoming more prominent.
Biden-Putin Diplomacy: A Push-Me-Pull-You Game?
he recent exchange of verbal barbs between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden has sparked a debate across politicians and media experts, many of whom have predicted an inevitable shutdown of the Russia-U.
Imams in Politics: Secularism vs. Religion in Mali and Senegal
Read: Orthodoxy and Russian Foreign Policy: A Story of Rise and FallOn the other hand, the participation of the Malian Imams in politics cannot be used as a yardstick for many other countries in the region due to their diverse population.
