Eurasia Press & News
“Qatargate” Background Since the scandal related to allegations of bribery and corruption among a group of MEPs in Brussels broke out four months ago, European media zeroed in on a relatively small cast of ringleaders and the NGOs surrounding them. Much of the media investigation has focused on human rights …
Read More »Turkey’s Counterterrorism Efforts are Due to Self-Inflicted Security Holes, not Heroism
SUMMARY: The paper discusses whether Turkey’s efforts to portray itself as a counterterrorism partner to Israel are legitimate given its history of cozying up to extremists, even jihadists, and its role in assorted self-serving political provocations. It provides close examination of the recently disrupted ISIS plot against Jewish and European …
Read More »Western sanctions and the war in Ukraine create a new world order, and China leads the parade
When Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022, no one imagined that this war would ignite a global fire that would destroy the US-led international order that has ruled the world since the end of the war. Second World War. I know I did not realize …
Read More »US Navy sends guided-missile submarine to Middle East amid Iran tensions
US show of force comes as Pentagon extends aircraft carrier deployment following last month’s lethal attack by Iran-backed militias on US personnel in Syria. The US Navy deployed a nuclear-powered submarine capable of carrying 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles into Middle East waters via the Suez Canal, a spokesperson revealed Saturday. …
Read More »Egypt’s FM to visit Turkey ahead of restoration of ties: Cavusoglu
The Turkish government unleashed a fresh regional charm offensive ahead of the critical May 14 vote, as the top Turkish diplomat announced planned and potential meetings with his Egyptian and Syrian counterparts. Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry would pay a visit …
Read More »US-backed Syrian Kurdish leader Mazlum Kobane says Turkey’s attempt on life not the first
Speaking exclusively to Al-Monitor, the commander in chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would do “anything to reach power again” as Turkey prepares for elections next month. A top American ally in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) has confirmed that he was …
Read More »In Turkey, Erdogan challenger attracts solid Kurdish support, a decisive vote
Turkey’s opposition leader is likely to receive crucial Kurdish support in his bid to unseat Erdogan in the May 14 polls, but a victory for the opposition remains far from assured. Turkey’s Kurds are expected to solidly support presidential contender Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the May 14 polls, a critical factor …
Read More »‘Religious War’ Vs Spiritual Struggle: Why Israel Is Redefining Its Military Occupation Of Palestine – OpEd
By ordering a brutal attack against Palestinian worshipers inside Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 14th day of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew very well that the Palestinians would retaliate. Netanyahu’s motive should be clear. He wanted to generate a distraction from the mass protests …
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s Nod To The Shanghai Cooperation Organization – OpEd
As the Kingdom steadily treads its path in line with Vision 2030, it won’t stop startling those less vigilant watchers who trumpet stereotypes instead of more nuanced analyses. The Cabinet’s approval of Saudi Arabia’s partnership with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization did not happen out of the blue. A meticulous process …
Read More »OIC Vehemently Denounces Israeli Assaults On Al-Aqsa Mosque – OpEd
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly denounced the hazardous escalation by Israeli occupation forces and terrorist settlers who repeatedly attacked the sacred Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan. The OIC issued a communiqué on Saturday following an unusual open-ended meeting of the organization’s Executive Committee. The communiqué …
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