Why Europe is increasingly irrelevant to the Middle East
From the moment the Mosul operation started, multiple officials from the European Union made statements expressing their concern for European members of DAESH returning home.
The Fear of Decline: Cultural Pessimism in Europe
For more than a century, the emotion of fear seems to have been one of the main determining factors of the debate regarding demographic and social change in the West.
Strategic Goal and Operational Context of the Euphrates Shield
The Euphrates Shield is intended to create a terror-free zone cleared of Daesh and PYD/PKK terrorists by the setting of a security zone between Jarabulus and Azaz within 40 kilometers of northern Syria.
Failed Coups and Their Aftermaths: European Examples
In many countries throughout the world, a variety of steps have been taken to ensure the normalization of political institutions after failed coup attempts.
The European Paradox: Between Islamophilia and Islamophobia
Following the end of the cold war, American political scientist Francis Fukuyama announced that the Western victory over the Communist bloc marked the beginning of a new era that would be dominated by cultural and economic liberalism, democracy and peace.
The EU and Turkey: From the Migrant Crisis to the Visa Crisis
Being able to travel into the EU's Schengen Area without having to have a visa is a long-standing expectation of the Turks.
The Syrian Crisis and Turkey-EU Relations
The Syrian Civil War has begun in 2011 during the process called the "Arab Spring" which has destabilized an immense geography from Libya to Afghanistan, passing from Egypt, Yemen, and Iraq.
Portugal’s Centre-Right Wins Election Amid Far-Right Surge
n a political shift that reflects a broader trend in Europe, Portugal's centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) emerged victorious in Sunday's general election, according to the party's leader, Luis Montenegro.
IMF: Red Sea Attacks Disrupt Global Trade
n the early months of 2024, global trade has encountered significant setbacks as a result of disruptions at two crucial shipping routes, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
EU and US Launch Humanitarian Corridor to Gaza
he European Union (EU) and the United States, alongside other partner countries, are set to launch a humanitarian corridor to Gaza as the region faces widespread hunger and shortages after nearly five months of war.
China Sets Ambitious 2024 Growth Target
n a bold move to revitalize its economy, Chinese Premier Li Qiang unveiled an ambitious economic growth target of around 5% for the year 2024 during the annual meeting of the National People's Congress, China's parliament.
NATO Launches Unprecedented Nordic Response Drill
ATO has initiated a comprehensive exercise, the Nordic Response 2024, aimed at safeguarding its newly expanded Nordic territory.
Turkish Influence Expands: Turkey-Somalia Maritime Agreement in the Horn of Africa
he agreement signed between the defense ministers of Turkey and Somalia on February 8, 2024, has had a significant impact on national, regional, and global politics.
Navigating the Aftermath: Turkey-Egypt Rapprochement and its Echoes in Libya
elations between Turkey and Egypt have been particularly strained in the aftermath of the 2013 military coup against then president Mohamed Morsi, with tensions manifesting themselves in multiple areas.
With KAAN, the Turkish Aerospace Industry Is Pioneering the Future of Defense
he KAAN fighter jet, developed as part of the National Fighter Aircraft Program, made its maiden flight on February 21, 2024.
China Extends Security Presence to Kiribati with Policing Assistance Program
n a move that underscores China's expanding influence in the Pacific region, uniformed Chinese police officers have been quietly deployed to Kiribati, a remote atoll nation situated in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii.
South Korea’s Defense Industry Breaks the Mold in Global Arms Trade
outh Korea has rapidly ascended as a formidable player in the global arms trade, a development that has caught many security analysts off guard.
US Suspects Russia Developing Space-Based Nuclear Weapon
n a recent development, the United States has expressed concerns that Russia is in the process of developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon, according to an anonymous source familiar with the matter.
US Sanctions Threat Causes Disruption in Turkish-Russian Trade
recent threat by the United States to impose sanctions on financial institutions engaged in business with Russia has led to a slowdown in Turkish-Russian trade, affecting payments for both imported oil and Turkish exports, according to seven sources familiar with the matter.
China Offers Security Support to Hungary in Unprecedented Move
n an unusual diplomatic move, China has extended an offer to support Hungary in public security matters, marking a shift from the traditional focus on trade and investment.
