Last April a relatively small European country – Armenia delivered a great lesson for all developing democracies how to stand up for its values. Citizens of this ex-soviet republic did not want to be fooled again and all united around one opposition leader – Nikol Pashinyan. This happened after the former president – Serzh Sargsyan … Continue reading Lessons from Armenia: power and people
The Iran Nuclear deal and its implications
Relationship between the United States and Iran in the past decades was complicated. One of the reasons was Iranian nuclear program, however the historic deal which was concluded in 2015 might get cancelled. In this article we will analyze this agreement in a broader scope.
Weekly Brief: Trump and the Middle East
In this weekly brief we invite you to recap the main political developments of the past week
Weekly Brief: events that will change the world in 2018
The passing year was by far one of the most turbulent one in international politics. While millions of people around the world are busy with buying Christmas gifts, making plans for the New Year`s Eve, politicians are speeding up their deals which shall be closed by the year-end. One of these examples is the amendment … Continue reading Weekly Brief: events that will change the world in 2018
Weekly brief: Brexit talks and the decision of Vladimir Putin
Syria is in ruins. Millions of people are displaced due to the ongoing war. Thousands are dead. However Bashar Al Assad remained in power. According to the latest news the army of the IS was defeated and the governmental army took over a great part of the country. This week, the Russian President Vladimir Putin … Continue reading Weekly brief: Brexit talks and the decision of Vladimir Putin
Weekly brief: Saad Hariri is back, Political crisis in Germany and Radko Mladic is convicted
Several events of the past week marked certain milestones in the history. In this weekly brief we will refresh your memory and underline the importance of these events. Saad Hariri is back Guess who is back to Lebanon? After mysterious departure to Saudi Arabia and his statement of resignation – Saad Hariri is back to … Continue reading Weekly brief: Saad Hariri is back, Political crisis in Germany and Radko Mladic is convicted
Weekly brief: The situation in Zimbabwe, the “Polish way” of celebrating the Independence day and Italian drama
Last week was remarkable not only because the Italian national team did not qualify for the World Cup in Russia, but also because the oldest ruling leader might not celebrate his 37th anniversary in power. On November 14 several military units entered the capital of Zimbabwe – Harare. On the next day the military informed … Continue reading Weekly brief: The situation in Zimbabwe, the “Polish way” of celebrating the Independence day and Italian drama
Leading Saudi Arabia into modernity or ruin?
The latest development in the Middle East alarm the general public and especially the growing tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia complicate the situation. Our contributor Vanand Meliksetian presents his view on happenings in Saudi Arabia.
Weekly brief: Trump in Asia and migrants drown in the Mediterranean Sea
In this weekly brief we will focus more on the Asian trip of Donald Trump, the situation in Catalonia.
Weekly brief: Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Catalans are in the spotlight
In this weekly brief we will talk again about a terroristic attack, political crisis in Lebanon and about very speedy law enforcement in Saudi Arabia.
