Fake social media profiles wage “organised” propaganda campaign on COP28
Over a hundred Twitter profiles are suspected of a coordinated effort to influence opinion online. The Cop28 team says these activities are “unacceptable”. Fake...
Afghanistan’s stability, human rights top agenda at Central Asia-EU Meeting
The second Central Asia-European Union leaders’ meeting’s participants expressed concern about the situation in Afghanistan in their closing statement, while also highlighting the stability...
Erdoğan’s new cabinet spotlight: Economy, diplomacy and security
Undoubtedly, the economy will be one of the top concerns for the new administration, as evidenced by Erdoğan’s selection of Cevdet Yılmaz, an economic...
Why any peace deal in Ukraine must include Crimea
In 2016, over 200 million people watched the Crimean Tatar artist Jamala win the Eurovision Song Contest with her song “1944.” In the shadow of Russian President Vladimir...
How German Leftists Fell in Love with Arms Supplies
Among Western left-wing politicians — from “the Squad” to European left parties — a small but loud minority is voicing its opinion on the...
Are climate change policies a liability or a political asset?
On paper, politics isn’t that complicated. Persuade a majority of your constituents that you share their priorities, and you’ll triumph. Choose unpopular policies, and...
When it Comes to Middle East Diplomacy, Chinese and European Interests Align
In March, China managed to a broker a détente between Iran and Saudi Arabia, achieving a diplomatic breakthrough that had eluded European governments. But...
Indonesia proposes demilitarised zone, UN referendum for Ukraine peace plan
SINGAPORE, June 3 — Indonesia’s defence minister on Saturday proposed a peace plan for the war in Ukraine, calling for a demilitarised zone and...
Combating Terrorism in the Indo-Pacific: A Call for Collaborative Efforts
As geopolitical tensions and strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific region rise, joint actions are necessary for resolving the significant problems. One key obstacle to...
Ethnic Conflict in Kosovo: Cutting the Gordian Knot
In the appallingly complicated politics of the western Balkans, one thing at least is abundantly clear: that without the presence of Western troops, and...