April, 2023

• 8 April

  Tunisia, Migration, and Media Coverage

  

  Coverage of the Tunisian president’s recent racist remarks reveals a double standard in Western media. In February, President Kais Saied sparked outrage after making racist and xenophobic remarks, which alleged that the presence of undocumented Sub-Saharan migrants is part of a “criminal plan to change Tunisia’s demography.” He also asked …

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• 8 April

  How Border Peripheries are Changing the Nature of Arab States

  

  Summary: By declaring the end of SykesPicot, the Islamic State was positioning itself as a force that was reuniting the region under the banner of Islam—symbolism that could resonate with many across the Arab world. Introduction In 2014, Islamic State fghters stationed at a border crossing between Iraq and Syria …

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• 8 April

  Riyadh’s Motivations Behind the Saudi-Iran Deal

  

  On March 10, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China issued a joint statement announcing an agreement to resume diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tehran. After seven years of military and diplomatic hostility, the two Gulf powers agreed to work toward resolving their disagreements based on a set of international rules and …

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• 8 April

  The Potential Inroads and Pitfalls of China’s Foray Into Middle East Diplomacy

  

  China’s mediation of the Saudi-Iran normalization agreement signals a potential break from its long-standing policy of keeping to a minimal and economically oriented regional footprint. By successfully bringing two of the Middle East’s bitterest rivals to the negotiation table, China aims to build credibility as a capable partner in a …

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• 6 April

  US Policies Slowing World Economy – OpEd

  

  Few policymakers ever claim credit for causing stagnation and recessions. Yet, they do so all the time, justifying their actions by some supposedly higher purpose. Now, that higher purpose is checking inflation as if it is the worst option for people today. Many supposed economists make up tall tales that …

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• 6 April

  The Intensifying Trend Of Global De-Dollarization – Analysis

  

  There has been a recent accelerating trend towards “de-dollarization” in emerging markets. According to media reports, on April 1, the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that India and Malaysia had agreed to settle trade in Indian rupees. Earlier, India and Russia were also pushing for a local currency settlement …

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• 6 April

  Azerbaijan Vision 2030 – Analysis

  

  The president of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev issued the presidential order for the adoption of a five priorities list (1) for the Socio-Economic development of the country in 2021. These priorities under the tagline Azerbaijan Vision 2030 are primarily concerned with the transformation of the oil-centric economy to a multi-centric economy, …

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• 6 April

  Russians Getting Kyrgyz Passports As Way Out Amid Ongoing Ukraine War – Analysis

  

  Russians are showing a growing interest in obtaining Kyrgyz passports as a way out of their country — which has been isolated in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine early last year. Private Russian firms promote the Kyrgyz passport as a door opener to subsequently being able to travel, …

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• 6 April

  Russia Seeks To Secure Gains In Syria – OpEd

  

  Russia is stepping up its efforts to normalize ties between Syria and Turkiye in a bid to bolster its alliance with Damascus, which has proved exceptionally beneficial to both sides since President Vladimir Putin ordered a military incursion in 2015 that saved the regime of President Bashar Assad. Recent attempts …

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• 6 April

  Why Belarus Wants To Host Russian Tactical Weapons – Analysis

  

  On 25 March, in a televised interview, President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is preparing to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to its neighbouring and allied country Belarus. As the announcement has potential global implications for non-proliferation and strategic stability, as well as for the course of the Ukraine crisis and, …

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