The sudden unannounced arrival of the top US military officer General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a dusty American base in Syria’s remote northeast on Friday may call to mind a famous quote by Dick Cheney, vice-president in the George W Bush presidency: “The good …
Read More »What happens if Ukraine retreats from Bakhmut?
The eastern city has long been seen as a prize by Russia but in recent days, Western officials and analysts have questioned its significance. That is what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in December during his brief visit to Bakhmut, a largely-destroyed and depopulated southeastern city that has become the …
Read More »What history shows: How will the war in Ukraine end?
Despite Ukraine’s gains against Russia, experts believe a frozen conflict or painful truce is most likely. Here is why. The war in Ukraine conjures up a strong sense of historical déjà vu. Though recorded in 21st-century fashion through up-close-and-personal shots from mobile phone cameras and high-definition drone footage, the images …
Read More »Four facts about Serbian-Russian relations: Has Russia always been our friend?
Propaganda techniques aimed at shaping the perception of citizens also include the concealment of facts that do not support that propaganda. In this text Demostatus reflects on some of such historical truths. The majority of Serbian citizens perceive Russia as a friendly country that stood by the Serbian people in …
Read More »An Enduring Challenge: ISIS-linked Foreigners in Türkiye
What’s new? Thousands of foreign nationals who joined ISIS in Syria and Iraq have crossed into Türkiye. Some have been deported. Others have stayed, with some still facing trial for terrorism-related charges and others nearing the end of their prison sentences. Their presence creates a humanitarian and security challenge for Türkiye, …
Read More »The Complex Interplay Between Globalization And Terrorism: Analysis Of Relationship And Implications For Security Studies
Introduction Globalization has now covered the entire globe, extending and occurring on the most significant national and international agendas. The process of globalization contains tremendous improvements amongst nations throughout the world, such as technical, economic, cultural, and scientific advancements, but it is also viewed as a danger by many countries. …
Read More »The Devastation Of War And The G-20 Summit – OpEd
The last world war brought the world to the brink of destruction. At that time, the world leadership of the time came forward to return to the path of peace. Today, that responsibility has fallen on world leaders. Everyone has to play an active role in making the world peaceful, …
Read More »Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Who Suffers? – OpEd
Mr President Zelensky: “You have got your country trapped into US led NATO proxy war against Russia without the West losing their soldiers. US and the NATO have categorically stated they will not send soldiers to fight in Ukraine. The longer this war continues, the more Ukrainians will flee their …
Read More »Russia’s Complete Defeat Is Not In US’ Interest – OpEd
The United States 2022 national security document shows that the United States is planning for a new era in the world order. Great war competition has replaced war against terrorism. Despite accepting the fact that currently strategic competition with other great powers is the main challenge of the foreign and …
Read More »Putin Financially Supported Promoting Racial Hatred Against Kazakhs Amongst Russians – Analysis
During the joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that took place on 28 February in Astana, Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi was put in a situation where he had to clear things up on the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on Kazakhstan. While answering the question, …
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