Why the UAE is Denouncing Israel’s Brutality
n response to the recent events at al-Aqsa Mosque, nearly every Middle Eastern and North African government has condemned the Israeli occupiers’ brutality against the Palestinians.
Turkey Closes Airspace to Russian Planes Flying to Syria
The ban spans both civilian and military planes.
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Shape the World Energy Market?
he Russian military aggression against Ukraine launched almost two months ago has clearly signaled a change in the traditional world order and triggered the unprecedented reaction of the Western coalition led by the U.
Sweden and Finland to Apply for NATO in May
he Russian invasion of Ukraine stirred up debates and policy decisions regarding defense and security, especially in Europe.
The Contested Waters of the South China Sea
mid the Russia-Ukraine war in Europe, the United States has reaffirmed its commitment to counter China in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific region, by putting $2.
Why Turkey Is Conducting Operation Claw-Lock in Northern Iraq Now
urkey’s Ministry of National Defence announced the launch of a new cross-border military operation called “Operation Claw-Lock” against the PKK in northern Iraq on April 18.
The End of US Dollar? More Countries Use National Currencies in Trade
n March 24, 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a working paper entitled "The Stealth Erosion of Dollar Dominance: Active Diversifiers and the Rise of Non-traditional Reserve Currencies.
The United Kingdom and Denmark intend to Relocate Refugees to Rwanda
eople who are seeking refuge in the UK are now to be transported to Rwanda under a contentious new system slammed by international human rights organizations as "shockingly ill-conceived idea" and in violation of international responsibilities.
The Russian Threat Gives NATO New Purpose
Until recently, many in the West were questioning the security alliance’s purpose.
Islamophobia and the French Presidential Election
n France, a founding member of the European Union, the far-right party has advanced to the threshold of the Élysée Palace, and its voice is now being heard not only at home, but around the world.
Germany’s Sanctions against Russia Also Hurt at Home
he inflation rate in Germany has reached 7.
Can NATO Bypass the Security Complex Mentality?
he press statement of NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg after the NATO Summit on March 24 points out a strategy shift for the alliance after the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Why French Youths Abstain from Voting in the Presidential Election
n the first round of France’s presidential election on April 10, incumbent Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen came out on top, securing their places in the second round of voting, which will be held on April 24.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Turned the Political Climate in France Upside Down
ho would have thought that French President Emmanuel Macron and the Muslim minority living under pressure in France especially during his term, would breathe a sigh of relief at the same time, for the same reason, albeit for a temporary period! The war launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022, on the grounds of the “demilitarizing and de-Nazification of Ukraine,” turned the political climate in France upside down.
Russian Arms to Southeast Asia Remains Outstanding
n the past two decades, Russia has become the largest supplier of weapons to Southeast Asia in an attempt to balance China with Russian arms exports to Southeast Asia totaling more than $10.
Who Is Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine?
ould Russian President Vladimir Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine? What about Russian military commanders and ordinary Russian soldiers? On the other side, could Ukraine President Volodmyr Zelensky, Ukrainian commanders or ordinary Ukrainian soldiers be prosecuted?
These questions have taken on increased urgency as Russia’s military action in Ukraine promises to continue for an extended period of time.
What Is behind Spain’s Changing Position on Western Sahara?
he president of the Spanish government Pedro Sánchez flew to Morocco on Thursday, April 7, to have a ftour (Moroccan iftar) with King Mohamed VI, and thus seal a reconciliation with his southern neighbor.
Central Asia Countries “Tread a Fine Line” on Russia-Ukraine
he Haydar Aliyev Centre for Eurasian Studies at Ibn Haldun University in Turkey held a webinar on the impact of the war in Ukraine on Central Asia on March 30, 2022.
De-Dollarizing Trade: How the Global Trade Finance Gets More Nationalized
n the aftermath of the financial crash of 2008, many countries struggled to access the U.
Russophobia Spreads Following the Russia-Ukraine War
n Switzerland, people filed a petition calling for the deportation of Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged mistress and mother of four of his children, drawing 70,828 signatures as of Sunday, March 26, 2022.
