by Middle East Task Force | Oct 24, 2023 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Policy Brief, War and Conflict
Background On October 7, 2023, in the next day of the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, the world woke to the news of another terrorist attack where militants of Hamas and Islamic Jihad infiltrated borders around Gaza from land, air and sea to seize...
by Tom Peeters | Jul 14, 2023 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The Middle East, a region rich in energy resources, is strategically important for global powers. As the world’s largest oil importer, China has steadily increased its influence in the area. This influence is driven by China’s energy needs and diplomatic...
by Mats Radeck | Jan 27, 2023 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Policy Brief
US-China Relations: Adrift Between Conflict and Tianxia by Mats Radeck[i], Fatih Civrillioglu[ii] October 18, 2022 | 8 min read Introduction On August 2, 2022, Nancy Pelosi visited the island of Taiwan (officially the Republic of China) to underscore America’s...
by Jannis Figura | Jan 25, 2023 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Research, Terrorism, Conflict and War
Abstract The Ukraine War slowed down over the past months due to the harsh weather conditions and the high casualties on both sides. Russia and Ukraine will likely launch new offensives between February and April 2023. While Russia’s battlefield destiny lies in its...
by Fatih Civrillioglu | Jan 11, 2023 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Introduction Following World War II (WWII), just as Germany did, Japan disarmed itself. Since then, the country has prioritized economic development over political and military disputes, and it has determined a foreign policy strategy that fosters stability in its...
by Ilyas Gülenç | Nov 24, 2022 | Commentary, Energy Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
COP 27, the EU Green Deal, and the Birth Pain of a New International Order by İlyas Gülenç* November 22, 2022 | 6 min read Introduction Ending up the fossil fuel addiction of the global economy, which is the main reason for global warming, is a challenging task...