Open Dialogue Research Journal
The Kremlin publicly said on Feb 4th, 2026 that President Xi Jinping invited President Vladimir Putin for an official China visit in the first half of 2026, and President Putin accepted. The visit would certainly be less about one dramatic announcement and more about locking in a broad package — […]
The war in the Middle East may create a new diplomatic atmosphere around the Russia-US-Ukraine trilateral talks, but it does not automatically make a full deal more likely. Its main effect is to alter priorities, leverage, and timing rather than to remove the fundamental obstacles that have blocked a settlement […]
Russia’s public line has been a carefully split message. Moscow says that Greenland’s sovereignty is “not our business”, while at the same time, any U.S. militarization of Greenland will be treated as direct security problem that Russia says it would counter in every possible way. In late January 2026, President […]
Since its foundation in 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has evolved into a major multilateral platform bringing together China, Russia, and several Central and South Asian countries. It is commonly framed as a cooperative forum focused on regional security, counterterrorism, and economic development. However, beneath its surface of unity, […]
As of December 31, 2025, Syria and Israel have not signed a peace treaty following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. While negotiations for a security agreement advanced significantly earlier in the year, with U.S. mediation under President Trump playing a key role, talks have stalled due […]
In one of the most unexpected geopolitical developments of 2025, the U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria’s new leader, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The summit, held on May 14, marks a turning point in U.S. involvement in the Middle East — both in diplomatic orientation and strategic […]
The Gaza Strip has long been a focal point of conflict, suffering, and geopolitical tension. Periodic outbreaks of violence, including massacres and mass casualties have drawn global attention, yet often the international community’s response appears weak or delayed. This perceived silence raises critical questions: Why does the international community seem […]
The year 2025 marks a pivotal juncture in Syrian-Turkish relations, characterized by a significant shift from years of hostility to a “burgeoning partnership”. This transformation is primarily driven by the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 and the subsequent rise of interim President, Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Assad has […]
The Syrian conflict, entering its second decade, remains a focal point of Middle Eastern geopolitics, significantly influenced by the actions and interests of regional powers such as Turkey and Iran. Their involvement presents a complex interplay of competition, pragmatism, and strategic engagement. This article aims to analyze the Turkish-Iranian relations […]
The complex and often volatile dynamics of Middle Eastern geopolitics place Syria as a critical focal point, particularly concerning the regional power struggle between Israel and Iran. Iran’s military presence and influence in Syria pose a significant security challenge for Israel, which is committed to minimizing Tehran’s foothold near its […]
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