by Saban Yuksel | Jul 18, 2019 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
It was clear from the outset that this month’s Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) would be one of the longest as stated by the High Representative/Vice President (HR/VP) Federica Mogherini. The agenda was full, including controversial items like Joint Comprehensive Plan of...
by Saban Yuksel | Apr 18, 2019 | Commentary, Peace & Conflict Management
Operation Sophia was quietly and officially extended until 30 September 2019 following longstanding negotiations among member states. Political and Security Committee (PSC) reached a flawed last-minute compromise on March 29th, the last working day for an extension of...
by Saban Yuksel | Dec 21, 2018 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The far-right parties are not recent phenomena in the old continent. Following the catastrophe of the second world war, mainly caused by the far-right, nationalist and fascist parties, it became a practice, maybe with some exceptions, not to have them in governments...
by Saban Yuksel | Nov 16, 2018 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The negotiators have finally reached an agreement on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on 14 November after months of hectic bargaining. The development hit the headlines and spread over the social media. Yet, is it really over? Do we know what has happened and what...
