How Will the New China-Russia Gas Deal Affect the Ukraine Crisis?
China may look as a reliable partner but always remains tightfisted when it comes to taking high risks, and expresses…
How the Global Pandemic Widens the Gap between the Poor and the Rich
The Coronavirus pandemic has shown that capitalism is dysfunctional when labor is inactive.
The Turcos Are Coming: Turkey’s Growing Ties with Latin America
The defense industry, renewable energy, and satellite systems are shaping Turkey’s new commercial agenda globally, with clear implications for Latin…
The Western Balkans Must Reverse Their Brain Drain and Regain Their Youth
Western Balkan countries may turn into empty villages, if necessary precautions are not promptly taken.
Dassault Rafale vs. F-35: More than Just Selecting a Combat Aircraft
The competition between the F-35 and the Rafale is emblematic of the political value and strategic significance of modern, sophisticated…
Can Europe Handle Challenges Created by Russia over Ukraine?
Europe’s failure to deter Russia in Ukraine may encourage future Russian provocations and endanger European security and unity.
Germany’s Unchecked Arms Exports: Does Morality Matter?
Morality and political ethics are only of discursive value and perhaps even a weapon to use against others.
Are China and Russia Near a Full-Blown Alliance?
China and Russia are already operating on a model similar to that of the now-defunct Warsaw Treaty Organization.
Does the US Want to Divide the World into Democratic and Non-democratic Nations?
The US miscalculation can potentially trigger more controversy among non-democracies in the Asia-Pacific.
Will the United States See Russia’s Bluff in Ukraine?
A strong NATO solidarity and support behind Ukraine could save it from Russian threats.
Why German Companies Want to Invest More in Turkey
According to a survey conducted in late 2021 by the German Chamber of Commerce Abroad (AHK), the majority of German…
How to Read Military and Trade Relations between China and Israel
Growing ties between Beijing and Tel Aviv open up more prospects for cooperation and this alarms the United States as…
Another Sakoku? Japan’s Ongoing Stagnation Is Closing the Country
In many ways, Japan seems to be reverting to a “sakoku” state: insular, inward-looking, and ever more xenophobic.
France-Greece-Saudi Arabia Alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean
In the last three years, one of Turkey’s most important advantages has been its natural gas exploration in the Eastern…
The Myth of Apolitical China: Why the West Refuses to Accept China’s Superpower Status
It behooves us all to abandon the notion that China is only interested in business and nothing else.
“We Have a Pro-Palestinian Lobby in Latin America” – Interview with Simán Khoury
When Arabs arrived in Central and South America, they had nothing but the clothes they wore. They were called “Turcos”…
What Is Turkey’s Climate Change Strategy?
There is little doubt that climate change is to remain one of the top issues on the world agenda.
Managing the Rivalry between the UAE and Turkey
The UAE’s latest diplomatic moves towards Turkey reveal that there is a consensus to cooperate economically despite political differences.
