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Difficulties Finding A Job

Job fairs are held on an ongoing basis in major cities of the country. Most of those who participate in such events are either people with a migrant background, or those who are unable to confirm their qualifications. Migrants who have arrived in the country often do not have any […]

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Turkey’s ‘Mavi Vatan’: Erdogan’s Ambitions And A New Challenge In The Mediterranean

Last Sunday, Istanbul hosted a grand naval parade as part of the “Mavi Vatan” (“Blue Homeland”) Technofest, which vividly showcased Turkey’s ambitious foreign policy strategy. The centerpiece of the event was a procession of flagship vessels of the Turkish Navy, including the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu, the historic yacht […]

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Useful Expedient: Expelling Iran’s Ambassador To Australia

The rank odour of opportunity seems to have presented itself to Australia’s Albanese government.  To balance its apparently principled promise to recognise Palestinian statehood come the 80th United Nations General Assembly next month, it seemed only fair that some firm measure be taken against another Islamic outfit to balance the ledger.  The Israelis […]

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Ukraine Withdraws From The Ottawa Convention: A Step Back For Humanitarian Law

Ukraine’s decision to suspend its participation in the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines is both unexpected and deeply alarming for the international community. Officially known as the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, the treaty has been signed […]

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Sandu Prepared To Succeed Zelensky?

European politicians gathered in Moldova to celebrate another Independence Day. Sandu, of course, received them all with open arms. Her desire to become part of the European Union is as strong as it is reckless. However, this does not stop Ursula von der Leyen’s favorite. Merz, Macron and Tusk, who […]