23 May, 2022

African Union-Turkey Relations Following the Outbreak of the Arab Spring

Mürsel Bayram | 23 May 2022 | TR

The Arab Spring is a transformative quake that has affected not only its epicenter, North Africa, but also the continent of Africa as a whole. The African Union (AU) and the powerhouses within it have adjusted their international relations to the shifting continental balance of power after the Arab Spring. As for Turkey

African Union-Turkey Relations Following the Outbreak of the Arab Spring2022-06-22T12:12:43+03:00
12 May, 2022

Iraq: A Temporary Stalemate or a Sign of Long-Term Political Dysfunction?

Kamaran Palani Khogir W. Mohammed | 12 May 2022

Despite seven months passing from its early parliamentary elections, Iraq has yet to see a new cabinet. The country is witnessing yet another political quagmire that seems to have mired all the main powers in the country

Iraq: A Temporary Stalemate or a Sign of Long-Term Political Dysfunction?2022-06-22T12:12:24+03:00
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
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