Gaza War Shifts Russia’s Middle East Relations
From the start of the Ukraine invasion, Vladimir Putin has understood that Russia retains one immeasurable advantage: time. The sheer
Moscow’s Strategic Indifference in Syria
Repercussions from Hamas’ October 7 attack continue to reverberate beyond Israel’s borders. In Syria, skirmishes between Iranian-backed militias, Israeli forces,
To Challenge Russia, Turkey Courts its Turkic Brethren
While the world remains focused on de-escalating the Israel-Hamas war and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Turkey’s attention is increasingly
Climate Change and a New Great Game in Africa
France’s Africa hands must be scratching their heads. How did France, which for decades maintained strong economic, political, and military