Europe Grapples with Energy Blackmail Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
The EU has taken several steps to strengthen energy resilience in response to the threat of energy blackmail.
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Europe’s World-First AI Rules Set for Final Approval
The AI Act represents a paradigm shift towards a human-centric approach to AI, where humans retain control over the technology.
Turkey Calls on EU to Avoid ‘Identity Politics’ in Relations
Fidan emphasized that Turkey-Europe ties should not become victims of the political calculations of certain countries.
China Offers Security Support to Hungary in Unprecedented Move
China’s move is seen as a diplomatic victory within the European Union, especially given Hungary’s growing affinity with Beijing.
Europe Caught Between Russian Threat and Dependence on the US
The European Union is struggling with the Russian threat and the energy crisis, and is trying to make Europe independent…
Slovakian PM Backs Hungary’s Veto on EU Aid to Ukraine
Fico criticized Brussels for attempting to “punish” Hungary over its stance on funds for Ukraine.
Germany: From the Refugee Problem to the Crisis of the Liberal Democratic System
The current crisis in Germany is a representation of what is also happening in other European countries governed by liberal…
One of every two Europeans dissatisfied with EU’s direction
European Union public opinion survey conducted last month by Eurobarometer shows the latest sentiments regarding EU. The official results which…
Amid Worldwide Hypocrisy, Turkey becomes the Global Paragon of Humanity and Hospitality
Whilst refugees, or the threat thereof, has become a political leverage to win elections in many European countries left and…
Iran Sanctions Promise More Trouble for Turkey-US Relations
Finding a comprehensive solution to the standoff with Iran would remove a significant source of tension from the region but…
Global Arms Sales and the Middle East
Arms imports of Middle Eastern countries have increased more than twice during the last decade. The main reason for this…
The Turkish Diaspora’s Voting Preference in the 24 June Elections
Turkey’s June 24 election results are considered as a chance by the Turkish diaspora to initiate new and stable bilateral…
The problem of minority representation in Europe
Interestingly however, the report emphasizes that descriptive representation (the number of Muslim MPs) does not directly equate to substantive representation…
An upcoming trade war?
Now that Trump has expanded his list of exempted countries from new tariffs, this brings into mind two questions: Is…
Who Decides Whether Islam Belongs to Germany or Not?
If a democratic state accepts that the discourse of right-wing extremists will shape the country’s future perception of what belongs…
Multi-speed EU: Cure All Remedy or Dead End?
Not only Brexit but the rise of populist movements almost everywhere paired with very vocal desires to have more say…
European Parliament member ignores PKK threat
During an interview published on Saturday 27 January, Piri stated that “For us [the EU], the PKK and its variations…
Operation Olive Branch secures Europe
According to Ozan Ceyhun, “Europe’s safety, NATO’s prestige and border, and protection of EU values begins on Turkey’s border.”
Towards a more Realistic German Foreign Policy?
Rather than radical changes, small yet realistic steps can be taken in German foreign policy in order to re-establish relations…
Post-election Austria: A New Era for the Institutionalization of Islamophobia?
Every cloud has a silver lining. While the social democratic lead government has not proved a recipe against the Islamophobic…
The New Silk Route: Turkey’s Pivot to Asia by “One Belt, One Road”
Ankara should use the partnership with Beijing to boost its political, economic and security interests in the greater Eurasia basin.…
For the U.S. and Turkey, NATO Continues to be an Unequal, Unreliable Alliance
Cooperation against terrorism under the umbrella of NATO was particularly highlighted during the Summit in Brussels.
