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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Erdogan has successfully brokered a prolongation of the Grain Deal to mid-March 2023. Turkey’s President has seized this unique opportunity to mediate between Russia and…