The False Promise of the United Nations
The Trumpian understanding of international politics deepens the ongoing crises around the world and causes uncertainty.
Turkey Seeks a New Status in International Politics
urkey has been seeking a new status in international politics for some time.
Claims of foreign interference in elections boomerangs on Trump’s psyche
resident Trump was quoted as claiming: "They do not want me or us to win because I am the first president ever to challenge China on trade," while chairing a UN Security Council session.
A Lasting Peace in the Horn of Africa?
Ahmed’s efforts then focused on reconciliation between Djibouti and Eritrea, which have been hostile neighbors due to the border dispute.
Protectionism, Trade Wars and Trump’s Political Motives
The first part of the $50 billion was implemented on Chinese technology products due to “technology abuse and unfair trade practices.
The Waning Reputation of the US Dollar
dollar in August 2018 has mostly been attributed not to economic, but political reasons by many around the world - although most Western media outlets have tended to argue otherwise in a rather biased way as I discussed in my last column.
The Future of Trump’s Arab Coalition
focused on three countries – namely, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Turkey’s route in the Middle Eastern conundrum
While on the one hand Trump is dealing with the legacy of John McCain – who passed away last week – on the other hand, his dealing with the growing risk of impeachment as the country is preparing for midterm elections for the entire House and one third of the Senate.
The end of regional transformation in the Middle East?
The wave of regional transformation came under attack with the intervention of actors who support the status quo in the Middle East.
Mourning for an unborn liberal world order
While this is a common argument nowadays, many also acknowledge that the liberal world order was just another utopia, which we never reached anyway.
Turkey’s quest for a new geopolitical portfolio
The nature of conflict is extraordinarily complex and the preceding discussion represents only a surface-level picture.
How to save a sinking pseudo-alliance: Turkey-US relations
have turned tense, the economic cost of the tension is increasing for Turkey with the USD skyrocketing vis-a-vis the Turkish Lira.
Damage Control in Turkey-US Relations
administration's reaction to Pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been under house arrest since July 8.
Evangelicals and the messianic character of US foreign policy
Of course, various studies are conducted in theology faculties and history of religions departments, but there are hardly any analyses drawing analogies between religions and contemporary world politics.
Iran Sanctions Promise More Trouble for Turkey-US Relations
and states like Russia, China, and India will most likely continue to do business with Iran.
Erdogan’s visit to Africa promises future collaboration
Erdogan was invited to the 10th Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa as the Chairman of the Islamic Cooperation Organization,
He held bilateral meetings with the leaders of BRICS member states and other leaders who were invited.
Will the EU Keep the JCPOA Alive?
pon the request from Iran, on July 6, 2018, the remaining parties of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) gathered to discuss the future of the agreement at the Joint Commission.
The Rise of Asia Against the Weakened Western Alliance
President Donald Trump occupied the 44th G7 summit held in Canada this year, which had a distinct atmosphere compared to previous summits held every year.
The June 24 Elections: Turkey’s Search for Stability
The AK Party governments brought stability in the 2000s but were continuously challenged by these forces.
