Boycott in Hungarian Parliament over Sweden’s NATO Bid
Many Western leaders view Sweden and Finland as key elements of maintaining peace and power in the East and hold that their entrance to NATO is paramount in strengthening the region.
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FOCUS on Spring 2024 Elections: Senegal
President Sall assured the public on February 3 that the reasoning for his declaration of the postponement was regarding potential corruption within the list of eligible candidates.
Read MorePolicy Maker’s Motivations for the Continuation of the War in Gaza
Whether it is morally right or wrong for the United States to further support Israel during the Hamas conflict is not for me to decide, yet the fact remains that policy makers are financially benefiting from continued strife and conflict, especially in the Middle Eastern region. Because the United States politicians benefit from increased conflict in that area, the US will continue to aid in the continuation of the war.
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54th World Economic Forum Tackles Climate Change, AI
The 54th annual World Economic Forum occurred in Davos, Switzerland from January 16-19, providing a forum that aimed to “provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency, and accountability,” the organizers said and as reported by Sustainable Tech Partner. The goal was also to rebuild trust, generate new ideas, and create partnerships to advance solutions to challenges the world faces.
Read MoreFOCUS on International Response to Israel-Hamas War: Iran
This idea echoes the fears of most of the Western world: the likelihood of Iran entering is relatively low, but the potential consequences of such an intervention could entail a broader engagement of most of the Arab states, exacerbating the regional conflict.
Read MoreFOCUS on International Response to Israel-Hamas War: Russia
Russia’s response to the Israel-Hamas conflict is perhaps best characterized as a “balancing act,” as it must account for its ties with Hamas, its ties with Israel, and its broader geopolitical interests in the Middle East.
Read MoreFOCUS on International Response to the Israel-Hamas War: China
Through its actions thus far, China seems to have sided largely with Palestine, but it also has significant economic ties with Israel. The reason for this dichotomy, Politico claims, is a long-term play to gain favor in the Middle East and with countries searching for alternatives to U.S. partnerships, while maintaining its long-standing policy of non-interference with other countries’ internal affairs.
Read MoreFOCUS on International Response to Israel-Hamas War: Saudi Arabia
Saudia Arabia has long held a place as arguably the most influential country in the Middle East. Yet, as the world reels from the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, and nations such as Qatar and Egypt have rushed in with attempts to broker the release of hostages and send aid to Gaza, as NBC News reports, Saudia Arabia has been slow to react.
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FOCUS on Recent Post-Soviet Instability: Nagorno-Karabakh
Last December, Azerbaijan imposed a blockade on the Nagorno-Karabakh region by targeting the Lachin Corridor, The only road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia and the outside world. The blockade has led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people being displaced from their homes and a scarcity of food, medical supplies, and electricity, reports CNN.
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FOCUS on Recent Post-Soviet Instability: Serbia and Kosovo
In the ethnic Serbia-majority region, near Banjska, Reuters reports that four people, including a Kosovo police officer, were killed after masked gunmen arrived in armored vehicles and forced their way into a Serbian Orthodox monastery where priests and pilgrims locked themselves inside the monastery’s temple.
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