by Erman Atak* | Oct 23, 2019 | Commentary, Terrorism, Conflict and War, War and Conflict
Eight years ago, on 20 October, Moammar Gaddafi was captured and killed in his hometown Sirte and buried to an unknown grave. Since his death, Libyans have been waiting for their dreams to come true. Developments of last week are not promising though, indicating that...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Oct 18, 2019 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction Technological developments are critical for the robust national defense industry, which is deemed an essential element of national security. The Chinese military has unveiled a new hypersonic ballistic nuclear missile that could violate all existing...
by Muneer Binwaber* | Oct 17, 2019 | Commentary, Terrorism, Conflict and War, War and Conflict
Yemen is overlooking the Strait of Bab al-Mandab and ranks 29th in the world in terms of oil reserves. Yemen is also overlooking two seas for two thousand kilometers and shares its border with the rich Gulf countries. With all these facts, Yemen will become the...
by Victor Mahieu* | Oct 16, 2019 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
On September 25, China launched its first type-075-class Land Helicopter Dock. Following this event, a notable amount of coverage has been generated over the last weeks. Many experts and columnists may have over-emphasized the role of China’s new vessel regarding a...
by Erman Atak* | Oct 16, 2019 | Commentary, Terrorism, Conflict and War, War and Conflict
Preparations and developments related to the upcoming Libya Conference in Germany are dominating the discussions on the Libya crisis. Mediators are working hard to manage the expectations to avoid disappointment at the end of the conference. Main discussion point will...
by MENA Task Force | Oct 16, 2019 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, War and Conflict
-Turkish Operation Peace Spring continues in full swing amid fierce criticism from international community and contradictory statements by different U.S. officials. However, there is no substance beyond ostentatious remarks or statements. Because, parties to the...
