The two Palestinian organizations Hamas and Fatah have been enemies for nearly two decades. However, the current geopolitical situation which is increasingly isolating Palestinians and their cause is now forcing them to overcome their differences. Hamas-Fatah Meet to Unify Against...
The United Nation’s General Assembly has produced its fair share of unique moments during its existence and the opening of the 2020 session did not disappoint. The omnipresent dispute between China and the US culminated in President Trump’s calling for...
In the technology dispute with China, the White House had planned to ban the TikTok and WeChat apps. Beijing’s initial response came promptly: the Chinese government sought to counter the bans with its own sanctions list. However, on Sunday, the...
September 12 marked the thirtieth anniversary of one of the most significant moments in modern German history. In the Two Plus Four Agreement, the Four Powers renounced all rights they held in Germany, allowing Germany to reunite and become fully...
On Wednesday, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the EU’s status quo and announced her vision for a better union. This vision includes the reduction of greenhouse gases and additional authority for the EU on health issues. Ambitious...
The German government has openly been contemplating an end to Nord Stream 2 for the first time since its construction. Rightfully so. Alternatives to the pipeline already exist. Most importantly, however, Berlin would finally penalize Russia efficiently. The Nord Stream...
On Tuesday, the White House celebrated the creation of diplomatic relations between Bahrain, the UAE, and Israel. It is another foreign policy success. Within a few weeks, both the UAE and Bahrain agreed to establish relations with Israel. However, without...
After Shinzo Abe’s surprising resignation, Japan has found his successor. The country’s governing party, LDP, recently voted in favor of Yoshihide Suga as the party’s new chair. The party commands a majority in the relevant lower house of parliament, thus...
The Afghan government and the Taliban met for the first time since 2001 recently in Doha to officially speak and negotiate directly with one another. There are hopes that the meeting could be a historic turning point. The First Step...
The controversial reorganization of the migration system in Europe is imminent. Due to its Council Presidency, Germany may even possess more weight than usual. However, a consensus among the member states remains inconceivable. The Common European Asylum System The EU...
