After the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban eliminated most women’s rights in Afghanistan. Why is the international community failing to respond adequately? Where is…
Turkey and Iran regard the African continent as an important arena in their quest for international influence. Despite their ideological differences and each having its own reasons to increase influence…
On 05.04.2023 Finland became the 31st member of NATO. For a long time Turkey blocked Finland's application for NATO membership, but finally agreed. Sweden is an altogether different story. Ankara…
The US invaded Iraq 20 years ago with the aim of overthrowing Saddam Hussein, freeing its people and disarming Iraq to ‘defend the world from grave danger’ including assumed but…
Digital authoritarianism, the uncontrolled und unlawful monitoring of online activity aiming to manipulate the public, suppress free speech and spread disinformation, is rapidly becoming a matter of concern for many.…
The expulsion of Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is one of many ways in which the international community is condemning the Islamic Republic of…
The unprecedented humanitarian tragedy caused by the earthquakes in Turkey and nothern Syria might be the beginning of the end for President Erdogan’s bid for reelection. Buildings collapsing and burying…
Turkish TV dramas and historical fictions are quickly becoming an important soft power tool. Their popularity spans the globe and their reach is not confined to the Muslim word. These…
Saudi Arabian and Chinese leadership have solidified a new strategic partnership that aligns policies on many issues of international interest, most notably energy. In an emerging multipolar world, this suggests that…
A landmark maritime agreement was recently reached between Israel and Lebanon, yet the recent parliamentary election in Israel could spell an early end to the deal that would potentially see…