Selective Solidarity with War Victims: Ukrainian and Palestinian Refugees
he scenes of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing war to Europe have received unprecedented western media coverage and solidarity.
“Historical Russia”: Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish Nationalisms
nterest in the history of statehood arose in the minds of the intellectual elite of the Russian society in the second half of the 18th century, largely under the influence of the French Enlightenment, the ideas of which Empress Catherine II tried to apply locally in the first decade of her reign.
Stability, Resilience and Chaos in the New World Order
lobal security has the extraordinary characteristic that states, irrelevant of their strength, do not respond according to their capacity.
What Role Can Turkey Play Between Russia and Ukraine in Antalya?
he Russia-Ukraine war has revealed the thin and fragile line between the West and Russia in the guise of a new geopolitical power struggle.
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
The process of normalization is expected to bear fruit with Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s planned visit to Turkey on March 9-10.
Anti-War Protests in Russia: Do Putin and Russians Think the Same?
n the early morning of February 24, Russia announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine, a move that was described by U.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
The escalation between Russia and Western states over NATO enlargement turned into a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a “special military operation” on February 24, 2022.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
he Gulf reconciliation at the Al-Ula Summit suddenly changed the regional atmosphere and the rhetoric of war among Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari decision-makers.
Latin America: A New Sphere of Russian Influence?
he world is witnessing a dramatic revival of the 20th-century bipolar geopolitical order featuring the Soviet Union, today’s Russia, on the one side, and the United States on the other.
How Middle Powers Can Wield More Influence on Global Politics
iddle powers are states that rank neither as great powers nor as small actors in international relations.
Israel Will Not Grant Palestinians a State: What Should the PLO Do?
ll facts on the ground in Palestine today speak of one reality: the Palestinian Authority (PA), which was created by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), has practically swallowed up its umbrella organization, making it increasingly insignificant despite claims by PA officials that the PLO is still the sole representatives of the Palestinian people.
Maltreatment of Non-White Refugees from Ukraine Should Cause Outrage
s the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth day, there has been an outpouring of compassion for Ukrainians, which has garnered widespread coverage in international news outlets.
Stealing Innocence: The Theft of Refugee Children in Sweden
The passionate and polemical debate between those of true faith and the heretics; equality and exclusivity; those who believe in freedom and those who oppress.
Turkey-Saudi Normalization: A Larger Regional Bloc at the Door?
urkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told a businessperson whose business had been affected by the informal Saudi boycott of Turkish products, “They expect me in February.
The Turcos Are Coming: Turkey’s Growing Ties with Latin America
ayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador of Arab/Palestinian origin, made his first visit to Turkey in January 2022, where he signed a series of agreements covering economy, defense industry, and technology among others with his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
What Does the Current Ukraine Crisis Mean for Stockholm?
s diplomatic and military tensions increased between Russia and the West in and around Ukraine, European security came to the fore again as the focal point of the debate over the past year.
The Western Balkans Must Reverse Their Brain Drain and Regain Their Youth
According to Francis Fukuyama, after the catastrophic world wars and the collapse of communism, the liberal democratic bloc declared itself victorious and idealism was born prophesizing that state boundaries would disappear and economies would be integrated.
World Cup in Qatar: Sports Diplomacy as a Soft Power Instrument
uring a visit to Europe while young, the former emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa was asked by an immigration officer at a European airport where the state of Qatar was located.
Permission to Narrate: How Israel Targets Its Native Palestinian Population
ll indications suggest that since May 2021 the Israeli authorities have made Palestinians living in Israel their next target.
Can Europe Handle Challenges Created by Russia over Ukraine?
he situation in Ukraine is becoming more and more dangerous each day with additional Russian troops and military equipment heading towards the border.
