The Troubled History of Bangladesh’s Elections: A Saga of Bans and Boycotts
n January 7, 2024, Bangladesh, home to 170 million people, is set to hold its 12th general election, marking another chapter in the nation's tumultuous electoral history.
Germany: No Objection to Eurofighter Sales to Saudi Arabia
n a surprising turn of events, Germany has announced its decision not to oppose the sale of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
China Intensifies Military Pressure on the Philippines Amid Dispute
n a significant escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has announced that the country will sustain its military pressure on the Philippines.
Hierarchy of Goals: Germany’s Gaza Policy
he course adopted by German decision-makers in the face of Israel's attacks on Gaza clearly violates the principles of law, democracy, and human rights that Germany's foreign policy claims to promote.
Is There Any Point in Boycotting Israeli Products?
hile people across the world cannot remain silent about the ongoing massacre of Palestinians in Gaza and are organizing protests against Israel, calls for a boycott of Israeli goods are being heard from many locations.
Israeli Drone Strike in Beirut Kills Hamas Deputy Leader Saleh Arouri
The strike, which took place on Tuesday, has ignited fears of the Gaza conflict spreading beyond the Palestinian enclave.
75 Years Since the Nakba: What Has Changed?
he “Jewish problem,” which the Western world defined as such and has made efforts to resolve up to a century ago, was thrown into the Islamic world as a bomb with a Zionist-Evangelical alliance.
The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World
ustralian journalist Antony Loewenstein's groundbreaking book, The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World, offers a chilling exposé of Israel's military-industrial complex and its sinister role in perfecting and exporting oppressive technologies developed through the prolonged occupation of Palestinian territories.
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 announcement came after talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Moscow.
China’s Approach to Palestine and the Future of the Global Order
he Israeli-Palestinian issue is a critical test for China, a candidate for the leadership of the new world.
Japan’s Patriot Missile Export to US Triggers Russian Warning
ussia has issued a stern warning to Japan, expressing concerns over its decision to export Patriot PAC-3 anti-aircraft missiles to the United States.
Turkey’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Commission Has Given the Green Light to Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid
urkey's parliamentary foreign affairs commission has given the green light to Sweden's NATO membership bid, signaling a crucial step forward in the enlargement of the Western alliance.
Allegations of Organ Theft by Israel Add Insult to Injury in Gaza
ocal authorities in Gaza have accused Israel of stealing organs from the bodies of Palestinians, adding to the misery of Palestinians who are facing genocide there.
Macron’s Zigzags on Gaza: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
hen Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan asked Emmanuel Macron "Are you in a good mood?" during a casual conversation at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, the French president replied, "I feel energetic.
Turkey Announces Successful Counter-Terror Operations in Iraq and Syria
n response to the recent attacks by the PKK terrorist group in northern Iraq, Turkey's Ministry of National Defense declared the elimination of at least 26 terrorists in airstrikes carried out in both Iraq and Syria.
Why is London Uncomfortable with the Erdoğan-Yousaf Meeting?
he meeting of Humza Yousaf, who took office as Scotland’s first Muslim first minister in March 2023, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai caused a crisis between London and Edinburgh last week.
Taiwan and Canada Solidify Economic Ties with New Investment Deal
n a move to strengthen international economic partnerships and assert its global trade presence, Taiwan signed a significant bilateral investment agreement with Canada on December 22.
Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Impact Global LNG and Oil Shipping
ecent escalations in the Red Sea with attacks by Yemen's Houthi group have led to a heightened sense of caution among shipping companies, with some LNG tankers diverting from the crucial East-West trade route.
Zionist Left: The ‘Pacifist’ Arm of the Nakba
olonizing Palestine: The Zionist Left and the Making of the Palestinian Nakba by Areej Sabbagh-Khoury, a senior lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is in many ways a groundbreaking study of the formation of Israel through the lens of settler colonial studies.
