Erdogan prepares to make nice with Trump, the man who once threatened to “destroy the Turkish economy”
Ankara insiders remember Trump as a US president who would often make promises and deals “that wouldn’t result in any progress or follow-up”.
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Trump's second term brings major challenges for Mexico, with trade, migration, and security at risk of taking a hard turn. The consequences of his policies could have a lasting impact on both nations.
Read StoryCongratulatory words for Trump mask fears of destabilisation in Western Balkans
Political leaders take to X to congratulate Trump, while speculation mounts about whether his second presidency will enable destabilisation of the situations in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Read StoryIranian public weighs in on Trump's historic second victory
In the wake of Donald Trump's historic November 6 performance, Iranians have mixed reactions, with concerns focusing primarily on regional stability and potential shifts in US foreign policy.
Read StoryUkraine war fuelling a manufacturing and FDI boom in the CIS
The war in Ukraine is fuelling a FDI and manufacturing boom in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as local entrepreneurs rush to fill the gaping holes left in Russia’s supply chains by departing Western firms, reports Oxford Economics.
Read StoryCOMMENT: How Trump’s return to White House could affect India-Russia ties
A second Trump administration in the US could become a test for India’s historically strong ties with Russia. With increasing pressure from the US on defence and energy, India may face difficult decisions about its alliances
Read StoryCOP29: Baku’s balancing act between green energy and oil rents
As Azerbaijan prepares to host the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku from November 11 to 22, the choice of venue has attracted significant criticism, says Jody LaPorte, the Gonticas fellow at Oxford University.
Read StoryMOSCOW BLOG: The EU loses its appeal
One of the salient points is that would-be members have never been interested in the “values” part of the deal and see the need to adhere to them simply as an annoyance that has to be tolerated if you want access to the transformation grants.
Read StoryClimate activist Greta Thunberg appears at the Georgian opposition protests in Tbilisi
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has broadened her profile to take on politically charged issues such as Israel’s bombing of Gaza. Now she has joined the Georgian opposition’s fight and appeared in front of the parliamentary building in Tbilisi.
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