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Israeli Pinkwashing: Weaponization of Queer Rights

As Israel continues to use a myriad of social issues to attempt to whitewash its war crimes and settler-colonial expansionism. Adam Haj Yahia, a Palestinian activist and researcher, explains how Tel Aviv

June 6, 2024

Interview·Middle East

Extreme Sentences for Kurdish Politicians: Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?

The verdicts in the Kobani case once again shed light on Turkey's political climate and judicial system. HDP leaders Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ were sentenced to 42 years and 30 years

May 17, 2024

Middle East·red.mag

Erdoğan’s Palestine Dilemma: Love, Trade, and the Anatomy of a Collaborator

Erdoğan's delicate dance with Israel: Despite outcry over Gaza, trade thrives & political maneuvers persist. Explore the intricacies of Türkiye's Palestine-Israel policy – a story of pragmatism & collaboration.

May 10, 2024

Middle East·red.mag

Türkiye’nin Afrika Macerası: Neo-Emperyal mı Kurtarıcı Melek mi?

Türkiye'nin Afrika ile ilişkilerine askeri bir boyut katma konusundaki aşırı hevesi, Fransa gibi eski sömürgecilerle rekabet etme konusunda dayanılmaz bir cazibe sunabilir, ancak bu aynı zamanda Türkiye'nin kıta ile ilişkilerini de zehirler.

April 28, 2024

Africa·Middle East·red

TÜRKIYE’S GROWING FOOTPRINT IN AFRICA: Anti-colonial or Neo-imperial?

Türkiye's over-zealousness in adding a military dimension to relations in Africa may offer an irresistible temptation to compete with former colonialists like France, but it also poisons Türkiye's relations with the continent.

April 17, 2024

Africa·Middle East·red.mag

How Israel’s Ramadan Escalations at Al-Aqsa Triggered October 7

Although the conflict has even deeper roots, the current Gaza war is also rooted in specific attacks during Ramadan for years.

March 25, 2024

Middle East·Politics·red.mag

Europe’s Far Right’s Unwavering Support for Israel

“The New Right could see Israel not only as a reliable ally but also as an example in many fields such as the fight against radical Islam, the defense of Western civilization,

January 18, 2024

Europe·Middle East·Politics·red.mag

Yemen’s Impact on Red Sea Trade and Global Politics

The Ansarallah’ latest move has significantly raised their profile globally. They strive to be recognized as the primary actor in Yemen, a goal underscored by their Red Sea campaign. The global community

January 12, 2024

Analysis·Middle East·red.mag

Nasrallah sees Israel as dead without close US Protection

Away from the emotions that accompanied the popular reading of the speech of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Mr. Hassan Nasrallah, last Friday, those with a cool-headed approach returned to evaluate matters from the perspective

November 6, 2023

Middle East·red.mag

One-Week Ceasefire to allow Prisoner Swap and Entry of Aid

In parallel with the field escalation and the ongoing permission by the US and the West for Israel to shed Palestinian blood, and Israel’s attempts to achieve battlefield results, it appears that

October 31, 2023

Middle East·red.mag

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