The BRICS expansion could reshape world politics. Four key countries from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, have been newly admitted…
The UN in Vienna hosted a delightful exhibition of Armenian traditional costumes, artistry and rugs. The pieces on display were copies of historic costumes and rugs. Visitors of the exhibition…
The restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia was only possible through the mediation of the PRC. The EU and the US, who individually and together could not…
Despite Turkish inflation peaking at 85%, deadly earthquakes in February which claimed more than 50 000 lives, an ongoing divisive migration crisis and the Kurdish issue, incumbent President Erdoğan and his…
Egypt is the most important bottleneck for global internet communication. Data travels across the ocean floor to Europe and beyond via underwater sea cables linking the Mediterranean and Red Sea.…
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.…