From Middle East to South China Sea, Minilateralism Is on the Rise
Just like that, minilateralism is back. The slimmed-down cousin of geopolitics stalwart bilateralism – state to state relations – and
Turkey’s Winter of Sadness
The third Monday in January, what psychologist Cliff Arnall dubbed Blue Monday, is said to be the most depressing day of
Bridging the Energy Transition
A defining image of our contemporary era might be a middle-class family at an airport in Asia or Africa, their
Turkish Elections: A Final Referendum on Erdogan’s Republic
With President Recep Tayyip Erdogan setting voting day for May 14, Turkey’s polarized political landscape is braced for the most critical, dramatic elections in
The End of the Road for Syria’s Opposition?
Turkey’s efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with the Syrian regime have fueled unease among Syria’s armed opposition groups, leading some opponents of President Bashar
China’s COVID Recovery and Implications for the Middle East
More than a month has passed since China abandoned its zero-COVID policy, reopening its doors after three years of self-imposed isolation. Even
Electric Vehicles Are Now Mainstream, But No Silver Bullet
Electric vehicles are finally going mainstream. After decades of waiting for the EV revolution, more and more people worldwide are finally driving them.
How to Prepare for the Perfect Storm of Conflict and Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and its effects are felt by communities worldwide. But for
Climate Change, Energy and a Question of Leadership
The consensus among climate–change activists and many commentators is that the decision to put the head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Turkey and Syria Begin Delicate Dance Toward Reconciliation
What started in the autumn as the small, hesitant steps of reluctant dance partners has exploded in pace over the past few
Nothing to Celebrate in Syria’s New Budget
Last month, Syrian President Bashar Al Assad approved a 2023 draft budget of 16.5 trillion Syrian pounds. Official media celebrated the figure, a 24
The Folly of Biden’s Foreign Policy
Despite US President Joe Biden’s affinity for the “rule-based international order” established after World War II, his foreign policy is hastening its
A Russia-Iran Trade Corridor to Nowhere
While Russia and Iran don’t always concur, their status as pariahs of the West has pushed them to work as an “axis of the
Turkey’s Shopping Mall Boom – or Bust?
One of the Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) most visible legacies since coming to power two decades ago is something
Is it Appropriate to Appropriate?
If you’re a fan of yoga but can’t lay claim to Indian heritage, you should roll up your mat and
Get Ready for a New Wave of Resource Nationalism
Just as the supply chain crisis appears to be stabilizing, a new set of laws in southern Africa threatens one of the
