by Erdem Taskin* | Sep 3, 2018 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Gynmich took place in Vienna on 29-31 August 2018, as usual first day with Informal meeting of defense ministers and second-day with Informal meeting of foreign affairs ministers. The Informal meeting of defense ministers focused on the EU’s security and defense...
by Gabriel Jonsson | Aug 30, 2018 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
In 2018, inter-Korean relations have become far more dynamic as became manifest by North Korea’s participation in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, which was put forth in a separate piece[1] on March 15 by the author of this article. Since then, third inter-Korean...
by BEYOND THE HORIZON | Aug 20, 2018 | Commentary
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by Jaroslav Kliner | Aug 16, 2018 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Iran and US relations, with historical ups and downs, have taken a new turn with the advent of Trump to power. With a clear departure from slight softening after the nuclear deal, Trump has increased the tempo of US actions targeting Iran. This article will elaborate...
by Sebastian S. Stolberg | Aug 5, 2018 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
The deepening rift between Turkey and the U.S. has spiraled into a full-blown crisis over the trial of pastor Andrew Brunson, who was held under pre-trial detention for 21 months in a Turkish prison until he was transferred to house arrest on 25 July 2018. Brunson was...
by Mattheus Van Geerens | Jul 31, 2018 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
We have been observing a massive transformation in the Middle East since the events in 2010, also dubbed as Arab Spring. However, this transformation has gained more momentum in the last 4 years. More specifically, the rise of ISIL, the Saudi-led Coalition...