12 Apr, 2022

Iran-Russia Relations in the Aftermath of the Ukraine Crisis: Business as Usual

Hamidreza Azizi | 12 April 2022

When Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Moscow in January to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, he hoped to open a new chapter in Iran-Russia relations. After signing an agreement on “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” with China and then attaining full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Iran-Russia Relations in the Aftermath of the Ukraine Crisis: Business as Usual2022-04-13T13:55:48+03:00
7 Apr, 2022

Turkey’s Cautiously Active Foreign Policy Towards the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Muhammet Kocak | 07 April 2022

As one of the key powers in the Black Sea region, Turkey’s response to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has the potential to direct the course of the conflict and by extension the future of Europe

Turkey’s Cautiously Active Foreign Policy Towards the Russian Invasion of Ukraine2022-04-11T15:51:05+03:00
18 Mar, 2022

Political Representation of Iraq’s Minorities: Tool for Dominant Parties?

Mehmet Alaca Bekir Aydogan | 18 March 2022

Ethnic and religious minorities are given official quotas both in Iraqi and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) parliaments. While the given quotas are limited to certain numbers, some of the minorities do not have any quotas

Political Representation of Iraq’s Minorities: Tool for Dominant Parties?2022-09-27T12:00:49+03:00
15 Mar, 2022

Libya’s Leadership Chaos: About Failed Elections and Shifting Alliances

Inga Kristina Trauthig Lukas Kupfernagel | 15 March 2022 | TR

While the established conflict lines in Libya between the Western-based forces in Tripoli and the Eastern-based forces in Benghazi and Tobruk persist, recent developments have put their relevance for Libya’s future into question. Analysts are still trying to understand the implications not just nationally, but also with regard to the plethora of external actors with interests in the country

Libya’s Leadership Chaos: About Failed Elections and Shifting Alliances2022-04-05T14:56:57+03:00
1 Mar, 2022

The Road to July 25: The Problems of Democratic Consolidation in Tunisia

M. Tahir Kilavuz | 01 March 2022

The Tunisian democratic experiment, once the last remaining hope of the Arab revolts, was put to an end on July 25, 2021, as President Kais Saied announced the dissolution of government and the freezing of parliament

The Road to July 25: The Problems of Democratic Consolidation in Tunisia2022-04-05T15:58:59+03:00
21 Jan, 2022

The Dangers and Implications of a Probable Full US Withdrawal from Iraq

Zubir R Ahmed Nawzad Abdullah | 21 January 2022

Strategic dialogue between Iraq and the US (United States) came to the conclusion that coalition troops should be withdrawn on 31 December 2021, with the coalition’s mission becoming a purely advisory role

The Dangers and Implications of a Probable Full US Withdrawal from Iraq2022-04-05T16:23:38+03:00
18 Jan, 2022

The Ethiopian Crisis: A Dangerous Precedent for Future Conflicts?

Federico Donelli | 18 January 2022 | TR | AR

This brief analyzes Ethiopia's conflict dynamics and highlights some of its regional and global implications. The Ethiopian military's intervention in the northern region of Tigray in November 2020 has triggered

The Ethiopian Crisis: A Dangerous Precedent for Future Conflicts?2022-04-05T16:34:25+03:00
27 Dec, 2021

Intra-PUK rivalry and its Implications for the Iraqi Kurdish Political Landscape

Kamaran Palani Khogir W. Mohammed | 27 December 2021 | TR

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), a major centre of power in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), has witnessed a significant confrontation between its co-presidents since July 2021, further dispersing power and widening the leadership vacuum in the region

Intra-PUK rivalry and its Implications for the Iraqi Kurdish Political Landscape2022-09-27T12:28:05+03:00
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