Understanding the ‘golden ring’ axis
The vision of the golden ring of China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey was first disclosed recently by Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan.
Turkey
‘We live in constant fear’: the exile and occupation of Afrin’s Yezidis
Yezidis are no stranger to persecution, counting 74 genocides against them throughout their history in the Middle East. Now, Turkish forces and their proxies are pushing the last of what was once a community of tens of thousands of Yezidis out of Syria.
The Turkish Military Operation in Northern Iraq: Goals and Dimensions
The same geopolitical considerations that the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeks to achieve in Syria and Libya fit into the context of the recent military operation in northern Iraq
A tale of two mosques
Caliph Omar, centuries after his first prayers in Jerusalem, continues to command only respect and admiration from Muslims and Christians alike, whose actions resonate with people of all faiths.
Jordan dissolves local Muslim Brotherhood branch
The move, which will be a huge setback to the movement, was made by the country’s top court
UNESCO expresses regret at the change of status of Hagia Sophia
UNESCO has expressed deep regret at the decision of the Turkish authorities, made without prior discussion, and called for the universal value of World Heritage to be preserved
Twitter Removes China, Russia And Turkey “State-Linked” Accounts
By far the biggest network uncovered was linked to China, the US social media giant said, comprised of a “highly engaged core” of 23,750 accounts that was boosted by a further 150,000 “amplifier” accounts.
Turkey’s candidacy to head U.N. General Assembly blocked by Greece, Cyprus and Armenia
Greece, Cyprus and Armenia have objected to a bid by Turkey to become the next
Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the USA: Slippery Oil Triangle
Following a deadlocked OPEC summit in February, Moscow and Riyadh announced they would ramp up production, sending already low prices tumbling, suggesting they have decided geopolitical interests trump purely economic ones.
The UAE and India: lessons to learn
As part of its efforts to diversify the economy beyond oil, the UAE is increasingly looking east – to India, China, Japan, South Korea.