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First Ankara, then Izmir: What does NATO expect from Turkey in 2026?
World
First Ankara, then Izmir: What does NATO expect from Turkey in 2026?
January 9, 2026

NATO is positioning Turkey in an even more dependent role in both political and military-technological terms in the period ahead.

The madness of Trump’s foreign policy. It’s worse than you think
January 5, 2026

Does anyone, even in his own circle of fools, believe the Venezuela stunt is really about drug trafficking?

The madness of Trump’s foreign policy. It’s worse than you think
World
The precursors for war are in place. Iran is the peg to intense political jockeying to define the post-Trump future
Security
The precursors for war are in place. Iran is the peg to intense political jockeying to define the post-Trump future
January 5, 2026

At the 30 December meeting with Netanyahu and his team, President Trump publicly committed to attacking Iran.

Protests in Iran: Analysis of current demonstrations and their implications for the Islamic Republic
January 3, 2026

Few analysts in the West are truly aware of the situation in Iran.

Protests in Iran: Analysis of current demonstrations and their implications for the Islamic Republic
World
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Somaliland, Israel prepares a new breaking point
World
Somaliland, Israel prepares a new breaking point
January 2, 2026

Israel’s intention is clear: this geographical area of the Gulf of Aden marks the access to the Red Sea and therefore to the Suez Canal.

Bethlehem still the center of Christmas meaning and inspiration
December 26, 2025

Our prayers, thanks, and solidarity to our brothers and sisters of Bethlehem and Palestine who are living under wicked and temporal occupation.

Bethlehem still the center of Christmas meaning and inspiration
Editorial
Netanyahu’s new slant to lure Trump into war with Iran
World
Netanyahu’s new slant to lure Trump into war with Iran
December 26, 2025

Neither Hamas, nor Gaza Phase Two, that lies predominantly behind Netanyahu’s summit intent – but rather Iran

The Middle East, hegemony, and fear of the U.S.
December 18, 2025

The idea that the Middle East no longer represents a central strategic region, reducible to a limited conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, seems overly optimistic.

The Middle East, hegemony, and fear of the U.S.
World
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