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  • The Regional Dimension of Turkish-Russian Relations: From Crisis to Normalization

    Although many analysts tend to highlight the importance of economic links between Ankara and Moscow particularly in trade, energy and tourism, it should be indicated that there is also a very powerful regional dimension of the Turkish-Russian relationship. A certain degree of political dialogue between the two countries has always been crucial in order to maintain peace and stability in a wide region stretching from the Balkans to Central Asia. In this regard, during the …
  • The “Pathologies” of UN Peacekeepers: Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Allegations of Blue Helmets

    The UN’s “legitimacy” is widely recognized to be the main source of its authority and power in world politics. To be powerful, it should be seen to serve some legitimate purpose- like preserving international peace and security, promoting human rights. More importantly, it must be perceived to serve this purpose in an impartial, just, neutral and technocratic way, by using impersonal rules and laws. As yet, there is ample evidence of harms caused by UN peacekeepers to …
  • Rethinking Geopolitics and Global Governance: Testing Perspectives on International Human Security

    A glaring trend in World Politics re-confirms the overall Stewart P. Bennett’s article entitled “Geopolitics is back – and Global Governance is out”. Thus, the turbulent, largely violent and uncertain character of a world experiencing critical security and humanitarian crises in Syria and Iraq and across the globe whereby burning salient issues ranging from combating terrorism in all its shades and forms (more particularly ISIS terrorism) to drastic climate changes shed …