Can the Abraham Accords further the chance of peace in the Middle East? 🔊
On August 13, 2020, the UAE and Israel signed a peace agreement normalising relations. Then on September 11, Bahrain joined the agreement. These are called the Abraham Accords and has led to a drive for normalisation of relations with other countries including Sudan...
Can peace come to the Western Sahara? 🔊
In November last year, a near three decade old ceasefire in the disputed region of Western Sahara was broken and war resumed. This territory has been a tinderbox of conflict since Spain decolonised in 1975. What are the roots of this conflict? Why has conflict...
Has peace come to Nagorno-Karabakh? 🔊
On September 27th, 2020, fighting along the so-called line of control between Azerbaijan and the region of Nagorno-Karabakh broke out. Azerbaijani forces advanced throughout the month and Armenian resistance struggled to hold territory. On November 10, the two sides...
What is the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh war about? 🔊
On September 27, fighting along the so-called line of control between Azerbaijan and the region of Nagorno-Karabakh erupted. This area of Azerbaijan is majority Armenian and has been de facto-controlled by the local Armenian population since the end of the war between...
Is the war in Nagorno Karabakh part of Turkey’s neo-imperial ambitions?
By Maria Armoudian & Serj Tankian The ongoing war between Armenia and Azerbaijan is part of Turkey’s neo-imperial ambitions in the region and it must be stopped. The indigenous population of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) is being besieged by cluster bombs as they...
A country in crisis: Where is Lebanon heading? 🔊
Lebanon has experienced warfare, economic hardship, and terrorism throughout its recent history. From the war that raged in the country from 1975 to 1990, when an estimated 120,000 people were killed, to foreign occupation, to instability, Lebanon has had a difficult...
What is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Turkey and its “corona diplomacy”?
By Ayca Arkilic Looming economic problems have not prevented Ankara from showcasing its soft power and engaging in “corona diplomacy.” Turkey announced its first case of coronavirus on 11 March 2020. According to the Turkish Ministry of Health, as of 25 May 2020,...
Is Islamic State back?
By Aviva Guttmann In the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic the crises of tomorrow can fester. A resurgence of Islamic State (IS) is likely to be one of them. In recent weeks, IS has carried out a spate of attacks on security forces in Iraq and different areas of...
What role does the United States play in the Israel-Palestine peace process? 🔊
The United States new peace plan for Israel and Palestine departs significantly from past plans. From altered borders, to decreasing the size of land for Palestine, to a lack of commitment to Palestinian sovereignty this is a new approach to peace. The proposal was...Subscribe by Email
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