New Stage in EU Enlargement: Negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
This is the first time in the EU’s history that it has formally opened accession negotiations with a country at…
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Why the European Union May Soon Find Itself in a War Economy Mode
Having found itself in the Kantian Paradise of perpetual peace after the Cold War, the EU has now woken up…
Japan Approves Plan to Export Fighter Jets, Breaking from Pacifist Tradition
Japan aims to support its defence industry and enhance its military capabilities by expanding into international markets.
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Russia Doubts Islamic State’s Responsibility for Concert Attack
Russia has cast doubt on assertions made by the United States regarding the involvement of the Islamic State in the…
The Weaponization of Water in Conflict Zones: A Global Crisis Unfolds
Libya, torn apart by a decade of conflict, has also seen its water infrastructure targeted and destroyed.
Kremlin: China Under Pressure, But Trade Ties With Russia to Continue
Pressure on China poses certain challenges, but it will not be an obstacle to the development of trade and economic…
Russia Takes over Sakhalin-2, Raising Stakes amid Western Sanctions
The move may indirectly drive up energy prices due to the search for alternative sources.
Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
The million-dollar question is whether Saudi and Emirati alignment with Russia and China presents a real shift in their relations…
How do Russia, Qatar and the United States Use Energy as a Foreign Policy Tool?
For more than three decades, Russia has been one of the world’s top oil, natural gas, and coal producers and…
Global Food Crisis: Russia and the West Play the Blame Game
As the Ukraine War’s effects are felt in the global markets, Russia and the West play the blame game about…
What Is behind Global Inflation and Where Are We Heading To?
Inflation is here to stay and the world needs a healing touch, now perhaps, more than ever.
The War in Ukraine: The Protection of International Peace and the UN
There has only been partial UN success in reporting, investigating human rights violations, and helping Ukrainian civilians.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria
Russia’s losses on the Ukrainian front have encouraged Iran to advance further in Syria.
“The Damage Will Take Time to Repair”: An Interview with Caitlin Welsh on the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Food Security
The world, already hit by the COVID19 global pandemic and struggling with the climate crisis, now faces another serious problem:…
Self-Sufficiency and Complex Interdependence in the Age of Global Crises
Given the ever-increasing complexity of interdependence, food self-sufficiency is no longer a possibility.
Turkey Closes Airspace to Russian Planes Flying to Syria
Turkey has placed a three-month ban on Russian planes flying to Syria.
The Economic Hitmen behind Regime Change in Pakistan
Removing Imran Khan from office by foreign intervention is a horrible joke on the dignity of a nation.
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Shape the World Energy Market?
China and India refused to join anti-Russian sanctions formally and is set to increase the import of Russian oil.
Sweden and Finland to Apply for NATO in May
The public opinion and political will in both Sweden and Finland are in favor of joining NATO.
The Russian Threat Gives NATO New Purpose
NATO’s Baltic members have long been far more alarmist about the Russian threat than those in Western Europe.
Germany’s Sanctions against Russia Also Hurt at Home
While Germany was still able to manage the pandemic confidently, the Russia-Ukraine war has revealed the limits of the German…
Can NATO Bypass the Security Complex Mentality?
NATO needs a clear strategy to project the new normalcy.
