I n the aftermath of the US presidential elections, European debate on JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, also referred to as Iran Nuclear Deal) has gained new momentum. Biden´s victory and his pledge…
S ince 2010, Turkey has been increasingly seeking to improve ties with China and as a consequence it has been overhauling its policy positions. The most obvious reason for this is the growing economic…
I t is safe to say that in the history of European Union’s enlargement, opening in 1973 with the accession of Britain, Denmark and Ireland, the first spectacular failure is the candidacy of…
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W hilst Pakistan is at the centre of international concern due to its human rights record,…
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T he German far-right successfully instrumentalises crimes allegedly committed by refugees to mobilise its supporters. These often violent rallies reveal an open affiliation of members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
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T urkish foreign policy appears to become increasingly aggressive. Despite the growing concerns echoed by her Western friends and allies, Ankara seems to act with a modus operandi inspired by the…
E uropeans do not usually think about the Maldives in geopolitical terms, but rather as an idyllic holiday destination in the middle of the Indian Ocean. However, the fact is that this tiny…
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A terrorist attack took place on 14 July 2016, in France. This day should have been a celebration day for so many people and has transformed up to the night into…
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R ather than talking about the necessity of cooperation between the EU and Turkey, an issue that has been triggering a massive body of literature, this analysis will focus on…
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T he Middle East situation on the ground is significantly different in comparison to a short while ago. There were times when Iran sought to become the leading hegemon in the…