by Benjamin Kweskin
Unlike the warm, if not ambiguous and (mostly) indirect relationship between Israel and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in northern Iraq, relations between Israeli and Kurdish actors in Turkey have been considerably…
by ULRICH KÜHN
The incoming Trump administration inherits a U.S.-Russian relationship marked by disagreement and confrontation in the wake of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the wars in Syria and Ukraine, the West’s use of economic sanctions,…
by Yavuz Baydar
'When universal values and international law are cast aside, global affairs are governed by force.'
This powerful remark printed at the end of a long, detailed report by Freedom House (FH)…
by Robert Heslop
Brexit Britain, what a wonderful vision. Free of the shackles of Brussels, the buccaneering UK will be able to strike free trade across the globe, the UK’s security will be secured through…
by ANDREW A. MICHTA
These days, Europe is a place where uncertainty seems to be the norm. Regional differences over how to deal with Russia are fast becoming enduring rifts, with fissures emerging across Europe’s political…
by Piotr Łukasiewicz
What are strategic expectations of Member States to be addressed during the Summit in Warsaw? Which major challenges will it face? What marks the Polish position vis-a-vis NATO and EU issues? Analysis by…
by Wojciech Jakóbik
The recurring provocations make this a real possibility. The number of military incidents may increase.
Polish and Russian submarines would have collided in the Baltic Sea last week, according to the Polish news…
by Brad Cabana
The more tensions escalate in Syria, the clearer the picture there becomes. This week those tensions escalated dramatically with the downing of a Russian SU-24 bomber, by Turkish F16s, near the border…
by François Godement
It appears that, within 24 hours, two events have taken place that are a direct challenge to Russia. One is the sabotage of Ukraine’s energy link with Crimea. Although this act might not be…
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by Igor Merheim-Eyre
In the classical novel by Miguel Cervantes, Don Quixote of La Mancha convinces himself to revive chivalry, and protect those in need against injustice. Andrzej Duda, took up office as the…