Can China Stop the Ukraine War?
fter months of tergiversations, Chinese President Xi Jinping finally made a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - the first time the two leaders have spoken since the outbreak of the war.
The Turkish Opposition’s Litmus Test: Syrian Refugees
or the last decade, the refugee issue is one of most important topics on the agenda of both voters and politicians in Turkey.
Nuclear Energy in Turkey: Peril or Miracle?
he world is divided: there is little doubt that all states need a sustainable and affordable power supply, but the way they meet their energy needs differs.
Should We Give Up Our Digital Sovereignty to China or the US?
or centuries, national sovereignty has been the main foundation of the current Westphalian international system.
The Great Clash in Foreign Policy: Books to Read on the US-China Rivalry
The rise of China rocks the balance of power making room for an emerging new order.
Sudan’s Army Infighting: How Did It Happen?
n 2003, a brief civil war broke out in Sudan between the central government in Khartoum and tribal forces in Darfur underpinned by racism and for control of natural resources.
How Kurdish Politics Changed under the AK Party in Turkey
hroughout its 21 years in power, the AK Party (Justice and Development Party) has spent a lot of time and taken the highest risks to find a peaceful and lasting solution to the "Kurdish question" in Turkey.
Montenegro’s Political Landscape Shifts as Longtime Leader Djukanovic Loses Power
Opinions about him are divided with some people viewing him as a strong and capable leader who modernized Montenegro and brought it closer to the West, and others of the opinion that he is an authoritarian figure who has undermined democracy and allowed corruption and organized crime to flourish.
Why Does the Turkish Left Adore the PKK?
ovember 28, 1978 is considered the PKK’s founding date.
Report: Global Zeal for Arms Increased between 2018-2022
ine Arab countries have entered the club of the top 40 weapons-buying countries in the world, according to a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Imran Khan and the Making of a Legend in Pakistani Politics
t was 1997, and the first elections that Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice, PTI) had contested.
Racism against African Migrants in North Africa Is No Longer a Taboo
Even more, Saied called for "the need to put a rapid end to this immigration," which, to his view, has become a source of "violence, crime and unacceptable acts.
China Boosts Naval Presence in the Middle East
hina has been increasing its naval presence in the Middle East to secure its energy supplies and gain strategic advantage.
Will Multidimensional or Pro-Western Foreign Policy Win in Turkey’s 2023 Elections?
oth in Turkey and in many capitals across the world, Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections to be held on May 14 are considered among the most important events of the year.
AUKUS Submarine Deal Can Shift Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific
The SSNs will be powered by highly enriched uranium (HEU), which can also be used in nuclear weapons, will use the UK's latest design, and incorporate technology from all three partner nations.
Tension Is over at the Border as Serbia and Kosovo Eye Permanent Normalization
n March 23, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell made an appeal to Serbia and Kosovo to fulfil all provisions of the EU-backed deal reached on March 18 between the two countries.
“Biggest Honor of My Life”, Says Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s First Minister
umza Yousaf became the first minister of Scotland after narrowly winning the election for leader of the Scottish National Party.
Why Did Turkey Ratify Finland’s but Not Sweden’s NATO Bid?
aving fought both the Soviets and the Nazis in World War II and suffered territorial losses, Finland declared neutrality at the end of the war and has not joined any military alliances since then.
As Finland Gets Closer to NATO, Sweden Has Yet to Dispel Turkey’s Concerns
n March 9, the trilateral talks between Turkey, Sweden, and Finland restarted in Brussels.
Turkey’s Defense Is Getting Stronger Even Without the American F16s
urkey is awaiting a response from the U.
