Russia and China Celebrate Record $227 Billion Trade Volume
Additionally, they addressed tensions surrounding Taiwan and the situation in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for peaceful solutions.
IISS Releases Annual Armed Conflict Survey, Highlighting Key Global Hotspots
Read: Russia Expands Military Amid Ukraine Conflict: Putin Orders 170,000 New Troops Regional spotlight chapters: Drug-Trafficking Dynamics in the Americas: Examines shifting dynamics in drug trafficking.
Turkey to Supply Combat Drones and Technology to Egypt
Read: Turkey-Egypt Relations: Prospects for Normalization and Challenges Ahead Demand for Turkey’s drones The demand for Turkey's drones has soared on the international stage, gaining recognition for their effectiveness in conflicts across regions such as Syria, Libya, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine.
Europe Caught Between Russian Threat and Dependence on the US
In 2024, Europe faces a busy agenda, including Russia's war against Ukraine, Trump's possible return as U.
Russia Has Strategic Ties with Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Discussions on issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war, Israeli attacks on Gaza, and OPEC+ point to a deepening engagement beyond traditional energy cooperation.
African Geopolitics: Risks and Opportunities
The aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in previous years have had a significant impact on food and energy prices.
Russia Accuses US, South Korea, and Japan of Preparing for War with North Korea
Read: North Korea-Russia Alliance Draws International Condemnation over Weapons Supply The alignment between Russia and North Korea The alignment between Russia and North Korea has raised concerns about potential arms cooperation, with accusations that North Korea is supplying Russia with arms to support its involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
Turkey Approves Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid Following 20-Month Delay
Sweden initially applied for NATO membership in 2022, seeking to enhance its security amid Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Is an Azerbaijani-Armenians Agreement Imminent?
However, the Russia-Ukraine war, with its growing global influence, has shaken Russia's immunity in the region.
The Missing Piece of the Middle East Chessboard: Russia
Russia made belated attempts to return to its former spheres of influence in the following years with instruments such as the private military company Wagner Group and the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s $300 Billion Frozen Reserves: Unraveling the Situation
n the aftermath of President Vladimir Putin's deployment of troops into Ukraine in 2022, the United States and its allies imposed sanctions prohibiting transactions with Russia's central bank and finance ministry.
Russia and India Advance Plans for Joint Military Equipment Production
The move comes as India has become one of Russia's core economic partners, particularly following sweeping sanctions imposed on Moscow by the West in 2022 over the conflict in Ukraine.
Japan’s Patriot Missile Export to US Triggers Russian Warning
Moscow argues that this move has negative implications for global security and could strain relations between Russia and Japan, especially if the munitions find their way to Ukraine.
Turkey’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Commission Has Given the Green Light to Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid
Turkey's diplomatic maneuvering over the past 18 months, coupled with its complex relationship with Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, has added layers of complexity to NATO's dynamics.
Pope Francis Expresses Concern Over Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis in Christmas Message
Pope Francis concluded his Christmas message by appealing for peace in various conflict zones, including Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Impact Global LNG and Oil Shipping
Attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group have led to a heightened sense of caution among shipping companies, with some LNG tankers…
Why Are Muslims More Sensitive to Palestinian Suffering?
Added to these, the massacres of the Rohingya, the terrorist attacks of ISIS, and Russia's attempt to invade Ukraine followed.
Turkish-Russian Relations from Peter the Great to Putin
Read: How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations The Napoleonic Wars and the Changed Position of Russia in Europe Two concurrent factors related to the rise of the Russian Tsardom must also be taken into account.
Russia Increases Military Budget to $140 Billion for 2024, SIPRI Reports
However, Smith also points out the uncertainty of significant military breakthroughs in Ukraine for either side.
Navigating the Tide: Four Books on Inflation
On the supply side, disruptions stemming from COVID-19, such as logistical challenges and workforce shortages, converged with spikes in energy and food prices induced by geopolitical events, notably the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
