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Slovakian PM Backs Hungary's Veto on EU Aid to Ukraine

Jan 17, 2024 | politicstoday.org | Hacı Mehmet Boyraz |Mehmet Özay

S lovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed his support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s veto on a €50 billion European Union financial aid package for Ukraine. During a joint press conference in Budapest, Fico criticized Brussels for attempting to “punish” Hungary over its stance on funds for Ukraine. Fico firmly stated that as long as he leads the Slovak government, he will not agree to a country being punished for defending its sovereignty.
Pakistan Warns of Consequences as Iran Targets Balochistan

Jan 17, 2024 | politicstoday.org | Hacı Mehmet Boyraz |Mehmet Özay

I n a recent development, Iran targeted two bases of the Balochi militant group Jaish al Adl in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries. The missile and drone attacks followed Iran’s strikes on alleged Israeli targets in Iraq and Syria, raising concerns about the widening conflict in the Middle East. Pakistan confirmed the loss of two children and injuries to three girls in the strikes on Jaish ul-Adl bases.
Taiwan Votes for Continuity of De Facto Sovereignty

Jan 16, 2024 | politicstoday.org | Mehmet Özay |Gloria Shkurti Özdemir

L ai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate, is Taiwan’s new president. Taiwan’s 13th presidential and legislative elections were concluded on Saturday, January 12, with the victory of Lai Ching-te, the candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Israeli Footballer Deported from Turkey Over Hate Message

Jan 16, 2024 | politicstoday.org | Mehmet Özay |Gloria Shkurti Özdemir

I n a dramatic turn of events, Sagiv Jehezkel, an Israeli football player in Turkey, faced arrest, subsequent release and a deportation over a goal celebration during a match on Sunday. The incident has fueled tensions, bringing attention to the ongoing Gaza genocide and prompting a legal investigation. Jehezkel, a winger for Antalyaspor, scored a goal against Trabzonspor on January 14, and displayed a message, “100 days. 07/10,” during his celebration.
The Missing Piece of the Middle East Chessboard: Russia

Jan 10, 2024 | politicstoday.org | Mehmet Kanci |Hacı Mehmet Boyraz |Mehmet Özay

Beijing was instrumental in the resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, hosting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. However, despite this intense activity and the cracks in the geopolitical fault lines, there is no initiative on the horizon that will embrace the Palestinian people as the Soviet Union did during the First Cold War—a move that also served as a nuclear deterrence.
Greece after the General Elections: Declining Left and Rising Right

Jul 31, 2023 | politicstoday.org | Mehmet Ugur Ekinci |Belkıs Kılıçkaya |Mehmet OzayNia Deliana |Mehmet Özay

As a result of the general elections held in Greece on June 25, eight parties entered the parliament. The New Democracy (ND) party, which won 158 parliamentary seats with 40.55% of the vote, won the majority in the 300-seat parliament. The Radical Left Alliance (SYRIZA), which won 48 parliamentary seats with 17.84% of the vote, is back in the main opposition, while its center-left rival PASOK won 32 seats with 11.85% of the vote.
Indonesia: Nahdhlatul Ulama’s Dual Identity on The Global Stage

Jul 27, 2023 | politicstoday.org | Mehmet OzayNia Deliana |Mehmet Özay |Tunç Demirtaş |Özker Kocadal

Founded in 1926, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is one of Indonesia’s oldest and largest Muslim organizations, with members spread across the country and overseas. According to data published in 2021, the total number of NU members worldwide has reached 95 million. Over the decades, the socio-political role of the NU has changed from being known as the defender of the traditional religio-economic network to the defender of pluralism, inclusion and progress.
August in Kabul: America's Last Days in Afghanistan

Jul 19, 2023 | politicstoday.org | Mehmet OzayNia Deliana |Mehmet Özay |Nesibe Hicret Battaloglu |Mehmet Ugur Ekinci

The United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan marks a pivotal moment in modern history, with far-reaching implications for both regional dynamics and global security. After nearly two decades of military involvement, the decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan raised critical questions about the future of the country, the stability of the region, and the legacy of American intervention.