On April 3, Russian Minister of Defence Sergey Shoigu held a phone call with his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu and said that Russia is ready for negotiations based on the “Istanbul Peace Initiative”. None of the Russian officials confirmed what the initiative implied, which can potentially mean that a comprehensive […]
Turkey
Iraq–Turkey Dry Canal
The new alternative route can transform the economies of the two countries. But the devil is in the detail. Turkey is trying to take advantage of its favorable geostrategic position. Situated at the crossroads from Western Asia to Europe, Turkey emphasizes its role at every opportunity, be it the transit […]
Who Caused The EU Migration Crisis?
Europeans are increasingly feeling the impact of migrants. White individuals may feel concerned about exploring specific neighborhoods in major cities and capitals, where ghettos tend to be formed. The primary issue facing Europe is that, despite all measures taken, the number of migrants continues to remain high. In 2022, Eurostat […]
Israel Has To End Its War On Gaza Or Face An International Isolation
Historically, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has created the deepest divides between Europe and its Arab partners when Europe was working to strengthen bridges with Arab capitals, especially in the Gulf region. The surge in overall regional tensions goes against European wishes for stability in the broader Middle East and North Africa […]
Turkey To Comply Further With The American Sanctions Against Russia
The American move to push Turkey to comply further with Western sanctions is not a game-changer in the growing Russo-Turkish relations.
Türkiye Offers To Host Russia-Ukraine Summit: Retrospective View On 2022 Istanbul Talks
Istanbul 2.0 will be held in different circumstances and many actors will be seeking opportunities to disrupt the negotiation process.
Paradigm Shift In Palestine
The bloody conflict in geographic Palestine comes after 75 years of equally murderous injustice. Under international law, Palestinians have the right and duty to resist Israeli occupation, just as Israelis have the right and duty to respond to the attack on them. It is everyone’s responsibility to help resolve the injustices suffered by both groups, which does not mean supporting the cruel vengeance of some of them. On the other hand, support for the Palestinian and Israeli peoples must not lead to amnesty for their respective leaders for the crimes they have committed, or for the great powers that have manipulated them.
The Caucasus And West Asia Are Joined At The Hips
The ‘erasure’ of Nagorno-Karabakh from the map is an incredibly tumultuous development for Transcaucasia and its surrounding regions.
The European Parliament’s Anti-Azerbaijan Resolution Says A Lot About The Bloc’s Regional Strategy
The European Parliament just passed a non-binding resolution condemning Azerbaijan for last month’s anti-terrorist operation.
The US Would Be Delighted If Iran Was Dragged Into Any New Conflict Over Karabakh
It’s in the US’ interests to drag Iran into a protracted 1980s-like war with Turkiye that would bleed both dry while dividing the region.
Who Runs Geopolitics?
The U.S. has to pay more attention to the six “wavering” states in order to prevent weakening of its position in the global balance of power.
Dialogue Is Crucial Even In The Heat Of Conflict, Or Grain Diplomacy
The U.S. and the EU need to swallow their pride and make a deal with Putin at any cost. A new grain deal must be struck with Russia.
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