NATO vs. Russia: A War to Win Mauritania’s Heart?
The Russia-Ukraine war has triggered a widescale campaign by Russia to strengthen ties with African countries in order to achieve more gains in its competition with the United States and NATO.
How China, Russia and the US Compete Over Control in Africa
isiting African countries in January 2023, top Chinese and United States officials were eager to make one big point; we are not competing to control Africa.
Sweden Must Face Its Commitments Instead of Instrumentalizing Anti-Turkish and Anti-Muslim Sentiments
After all, joining the Alliance would compel the country to reshape its national security policy based on a security concept determined by the United States.
CSIS Report: Wargaming a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Reveals High Cost of Conflict
Among the 24 wargame reiterations, the United States, Taiwan, and Japan were able to defend against a conventional “amphibious” assault effectively, but at a high cost for all parties involved.
Japan: Military Expansion amidst National Decline
This would make Japan the third-largest military spender in the world, after the United States and China—an uncomfortable fact rarely mentioned in the Japanese media.
Pentagon Report: China to Expand Its Military Power
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The report found the fielding of newer, more capable, and longer ranged SLBMs will give the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) “the ability to target the continental United States from littoral waters” and allow it “to consider bastion operations to enhance the survivability of its sea-based deterrent.
Report: “Europe Boosts Defense Spending to Counter Russia’s Aggression”
"We have to understand that President Putin is ready to be in this war for a long time and to launch new offensives," Stoltenberg continued with a notable emphasis on maintaining a strong and united alliance in the face of challenges from Russia and other external threats.
The US-Canada Security Partnership: A Shield against the Realist World?
The meeting took place on October 27-28, 2022 and aimed to develop stronger relations between the United States and Canada.
Turkish-Ukrainian Defense Cooperation: Drones, Engines, and More
Other examples include Okhotnik by Russia, MQ-20 Avenger and XQ-58 Valkyrie by the United States, and WZ-7 Soaring Dragon by China.
Iranian Drones in Ukraine: Why and How They Got There
The United States has accused Iran of providing Russia with Iranian-made drones to use in Ukraine.
Kleptocracy Goes Global While the World Becomes Multipolar
Read: Will the United States Contain Russia or China, or Both?In their report on kleptocracy, Chatham House, states that “kleptocracy also poses a potential security threat when it involves the merger of the contest between states over national interests and the conflict between elites over their vested interests.
Time to Think Deeper about the PYD’s Istiklal Street Terror Attack
To combat ISIS (Daesh), the United States and its European allies promoted the PYD by supplying weapons and nurturing the positive image of a group dedicated to legitimate ideals.
EU-China Relations: Rivals or Partners?
Today, China surpassed the United States to become the EU’s largest trade partner mostly thanks to the high demand during the pandemic.
Turkish Thrace vs. Alexandroupolis: A New Page in the Turkey-Greece Energy Competition
In his statement after the agreements with Saudi Arabia, the Greek Minister of Development and Investments Adonis Georgiadis claimed that Greece has very close strategic relations with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel, and added, "What a great foreign policy the Turks have had for all these years, the opposite is happening now.
Digital Power Politics: The US Digital Doctrine Is Evolving
In 2021, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) published a report advising the United States to adopt a new strategy grounded in digital realpolitik with a more pragmatic focus on protecting and advancing key U.
The Saudi-Backed OPEC Plus Decision: A Weapon or a Hedge?
The controversial decision by the OPEC Plus group to slash oil production by two million barrels per day amid the painful global energy crisis and the United States' attempts to dissuade it have sparked heated reactions and repercussions for Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Will the Protests Open the Path to a Regime Change in Iran?
President Raisi claimed the protests were part of a plot to destabilize the country, while Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the demonstrations.
“Space Is for All”: An Interview with NASA Engineer Loay Elbasyouni
The conflicts right now are between Russia and the United States, but they still cooperate on the space program.
Europe’s Energy Crisis: Bad Luck or Myopia?
Read: How do Russia, Qatar and the United States Use Energy as a Foreign Policy Tool?
Europe’s de-industrialization
Natural gas is not only used in power generation and heating—it is a unique commodity for the industry.
The Supremacy of Power Politics Continues Amid Russia-Ukraine War
“It is also a fact that in time the United Nations moved away from the capacity to meet the expectations of humanity for peace and welfare.
