The relationship between petroleum resources and armed conflict has occupied a central place in the political economy of Africa. Although oil does not automatically generate war, petroleum wealth can alter the incentives and capabilities of states, political elites, rebel movements, and external actors. Oil revenues can finance state coercion, sustain patronage networks, increase the value of territorial control, and provide ...
Türkiye’s Africa policy has in recent years evolved into a multidimensional process that needs to be assessed not only in terms of the expansion of economic and diplomatic relations, but also within the framework of changing geopolitical priorities. One of the most noteworthy examples of this transformation is that Türkiye’s policies towards Somalia in East Africa and Libya in North ...
Speech of Doğan Bekin, MP and Deputy Chairman for New Welfare Party (Türkiye) at the Conference on Global Security and NATO The World Civilizations Initiative Research Center organized an international conference on Global Security and NATO on June 26-27, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for 7 and 8th of July in Ankara. One of the ...
The Chief of Staff of the Libyan Armed Forces died in a plane crash close to Ankara. Geopolitical circumstances raise questions, says Dr. Fahri Erenel in an interview. A plane crash close to the capital city of Ankara has caused wide debates and speculations in Türkiye. On December 23rd, a private plane crashed, killing all its crew members together with ...
Security cooperation, a settlement in Libya, and gas cooperation. By Mohamed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt Sometimes crises intertwine and interests intersect, providing the Middle East with a “window of opportunity” to move forward. This was achieved during the unique partnership between King Faisal and President Sadat. The Cairo-Riyadh understanding contributed to the unification of the Arab states, which led ...
Recent events around Libya may cause wider effects, including regarding Israel. By Mohamed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt There has been much change in Egyptian-Turkish relations. It is no secret to any observer that Arab countries are uncomfortable with talk of “neo-Ottomanism,” and American and Israeli circles do not hesitate to incite against Türkiye, claiming that it seeks to revive ...
France wants a military base in Libya By Ali Rıza Taşdelen On February 26, 2025, General Khalifa Haftar, the commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), which controls eastern Libya, held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. While the French Presidency kept this visit almost entirely out of the public eye, the General Command of ...
German experts are showing presence on Libyan soil. Libya is a country with tense domestic politics. The West and East of Libya are in a state of “Cold War” and different countries are interested in the outcome of this conflict. Some of them use Libya as a proxy player in the upcoming geopolitical confrontations. Other countries want to help Libya ...
Still a long journey ahead, but if successful, the bilateral relations will have effects from Syria to Palestine, from Libya to Sudan. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt There is no doubt that Cairo and Ankara have made great strides in strengthening their relations. The summit between Presidents Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave tremendous momentum, prompting some ...
Agenda of Egyptian President Sisi’s visit to Türkiye. By Islam Farag, reporting from Cairo, Egypt Last February, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Egypt, a remarkable development given years of friction between the two countries. During his important visit, Cairo and Ankara signed several agreements in the fields of tourism, culture and education. At that time, the two presidents agreed ...