Turkey’s “Mask Diplomacy” Mends Bad Relations with U.S.

Turkey’s “Mask Diplomacy” Mends Bad Relations with U.S.

A letter from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to U.S. President Donald Trump accompanied medical supplies sent to the U.S. from Turkey. There is little hiding that the U.S. is the most affected country from the coronavirus pandemic with over a million cases and about 60,000 deaths. Turkey too is also struggling with the coronavirus,…

New Ukrainian Naval Base Is a NATO Pressure Point Aimed Against Russia

New Ukrainian Naval Base Is a NATO Pressure Point Aimed Against Russia

The construction of a Ukrainian naval base in the Azov Sea is an indirect attempt by the West to artificially create a new international problem and an area of military tension near the Russian borders. The Ukrainian navy is acting on behalf of the U.S. and NATO to escalate a problem on the unilateral militarization…

NATO Still Seeks Expansion in Ukraine and Georgia Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

NATO Still Seeks Expansion in Ukraine and Georgia Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

While NATO countries are mostly being devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, a statement by the Alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about deepening partnerships with Ukraine and Georgia demonstrates that pressure on Russia will continue unabated and remains a priority. Despite the provocative attitude of the NATO head, many European states such as Italy, France, Serbia are…

At What Cost are the US and its NATO Allies Withdrawing from Iraq?

At What Cost are the US and its NATO Allies Withdrawing from Iraq?

Numerous news outlets have been reporting that discontent is growing among the public in Middle Eastern countries with the presence of coalition forces on their territory, and the most frustration being caused by the American troops stationed there. This is particularly evident in Syria and Iraq, where the real reasons for this military presence are…

‘America First’: COVID-19 Exposes Cracks in Trans-Atlantic Solidarity as US Snatches Up France-Bound Masks

‘America First’: COVID-19 Exposes Cracks in Trans-Atlantic Solidarity as US Snatches Up France-Bound Masks

Disturbing reports that US buyers have snatched up medical masks that France ordered from China raise questions about the practical value of alliances and solidarity previously preached by the West in the face of a pandemic. As the coronavirus spread across the West, borders were slammed shut, followed by businesses and finally private homes, all…