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The Turcos of Latin America: The Story of 20th-Century Ottoman Migrants

hen Gabriel Turbay Abunader, a son of Lebanese immigrants, ran for the Colombian presidency in 1946, an especially turbulent period in Colombia’s democratic history, he was the target of vicious criticism by the conservative media and public opinion of the time.

Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?

Middle EastBy Giorgio Cafiero Kristian Coates Ulrichsen

en years into the Syrian crisis, many commentators generally accept that President Bashar al-Assad’s government has “won” the gruesome conflict.

Lebanon at Crossroad: Brain Drain and Freefall of the National Currency

Middle EastBy Dario Sabaghi

he United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has estimated that around 55% of Lebanon's population is trapped in poverty.

Reconciliation Efforts Continue between Egypt and Turkey

Middle EastBy Deena Saleh

o understand how deep political differences between Turkey and Egypt are at the moment, one need not look further than the different reactions to the “four-finger salute” or Rabia sign in both countries.

The Pope’s Visit to Iraq: How the KRG Tainted Its Message of Hope

Middle EastBy Valeria Giannotta

During his trip, which lasted three days (March 5-8), the highest authority of the Catholic Church visited the main cities and key places of Christianity in Iraq and held important meetings.

Biden’s Recalibration of Saudi Relations Could Spell the End of MBS

Middle EastBy Muhammad Shehada

n an attempt to undo the damage by President Trump’s dangerous quid pro quo foreign policy and blatant disregard for human rights and international law, in early February, the Biden administration pledged to conduct a strategic review of the United States’ relations with Saudi Arabia.

How the Egyptian Press Views a Possible Egyptian-Turkish Reconciliation

NewsBy Deena Saleh

gypt and Turkey broke their diplomatic relations in 2013, after a military coup ousted the late Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

How Qatari Investments Expand Globally

EconomyBy Serif Dilek

atar, a natural gas-rich country in the Gulf, makes significant investments abroad thanks to its financial power.

The Future of Daesh: Cracks in the Wall?

Middle EastBy Latife Ozdemir Nazlı Ece Bulgur

ecurity experts admit that we are living in a new era of terrorism and that the terrorist organization Daesh (ISIS) is its most outstanding example.

What Will the Biden Administration’s Syria Policy Look Like?

Middle EastBy Rafi Ullah

ambassador to Syria, said in a webinar that the United States under the Biden administration could deploy more troops to Eastern Syria, that withdrawal of troops is not subject to consideration, and that there will be a continued U.

The Afghan Factor in Biden’s Iran Foreign Policy

WorldBy Giorgio Cafiero Arman Mahmoudian

In this letter, Blinken proposed steps to put momentum behind talks between the government in Kabul and the Taliban.

What Is China’s Endgame in Northern Iraq?

Middle EastBy Olga Malik

he beginning of the relations between China and the KRG, the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government, dates back to the toppling of Saddam Hussein in 2003.

Myanmar’s Once Nationalist Military Has Just Lost the Nation

WorldBy Maung Zarni

But Myanmar’s Tatmadaw, or the defense services, do.

The Ethnically Diverse Biden Administration Makes White Supremacists Angry

NewsBy Nazlı Ece Bulgur

historic presidential election was held in the United States on November 3, 2020.

Turkey and Greece: Exploratory Talks under the Shadow of Third Parties

OpinionBy Zuhal Mert Uzuner

It is a curious question whether there could ever be a path toward a long-term dialogue between the two nations and a sustainable solution to their differences.

The Hezbollah Empire in Lebanon and the Assassination of Lokman Slim

Middle EastBy Makram Rabah

lmost forty days have passed since the assassination of Lebanese political activist and staunch Hezbollah detractor Lokman Slim, with no evidence or any leads provided by the Lebanese state on the culprits of his heinous murder.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Forty-Two Years Later: Goals Fulfilled?

OpinionBy Serhan Afacan

orty-two years have passed since the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran by a referendum landslide held on March 30 and 31, 1979, when 98.

Iran’s Accession to the Eurasian Union Will Benefit Russia and Kazakhstan

EconomyBy Nikola Mikovic

ran plans to join the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Biden Places MBS under Pressure, But Keeps Him for the Future

Middle EastBy Burhanettin Duran

he Joe Biden administration just kicked the ball out of bounds.

Libyans Themselves Are Best Suited to Handle Their Problems

Middle EastBy Deena Saleh

xperts discussed the possibility of a peaceful transition in Libya at an online panel organized by SETA Brussels entitled “Libya’s Political Transition Process,” on February 23, 2021.

785 results found!

The Turcos of Latin America: The Story of 20th-Century Ottoman Migrants

Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?

Lebanon at Crossroad: Brain Drain and Freefall of the National Currency

Reconciliation Efforts Continue between Egypt and Turkey

The Pope’s Visit to Iraq: How the KRG Tainted Its Message of Hope

Biden’s Recalibration of Saudi Relations Could Spell the End of MBS

How the Egyptian Press Views a Possible Egyptian-Turkish Reconciliation

How Qatari Investments Expand Globally

The Future of Daesh: Cracks in the Wall?

What Will the Biden Administration’s Syria Policy Look Like?

The Afghan Factor in Biden’s Iran Foreign Policy

What Is China’s Endgame in Northern Iraq?

Myanmar’s Once Nationalist Military Has Just Lost the Nation

The Ethnically Diverse Biden Administration Makes White Supremacists Angry

Turkey and Greece: Exploratory Talks under the Shadow of Third Parties

The Hezbollah Empire in Lebanon and the Assassination of Lokman Slim

The Islamic Republic of Iran Forty-Two Years Later: Goals Fulfilled?

Iran’s Accession to the Eurasian Union Will Benefit Russia and Kazakhstan

Biden Places MBS under Pressure, But Keeps Him for the Future

Libyans Themselves Are Best Suited to Handle Their Problems

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