05 Apr 2021

Early Elections in Turkey

Until 1980, Elections in Turkey were mostly held in normal time. However, all the 7 elections held after 1980 were organized approximately one year before the normal time specified in the Constitution. There are many reasons why the general elections held after 1980 were organized before the 5-year
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04 Apr 2021

EU Leaders Summit and The Future of EU-Turkey Relations

While the subject of sanction to Turkey was not on the agenda at the summit, in the final declaration published after the summit, emphasis was placed on Turkey about the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus issue, refugees, and fundamental rights. The Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the
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01 Apr 2021

Aftermaths of the 2021 Israeli legislative election

The legislative election in Israel took place on the 23rd of March 2021 and it was the country’s fourth election organized in only two years. The Israeli unicameral legislature, Knesset, is made up of 120 seats. Therefore, for a party or for a coalition to obtain a majority, a number of at least 6
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29 Mar 2021

Turkey’s Withdrawal from Istanbul Women’s Protection Treaty

Introduction Women’s Protection Treaty or the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women was opened for signature for the first time in Istanbul on May 11, 2011, and it is better known as the Istanbul Convention. Turkey was the first country to ratify the tr
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26 Mar 2021

Suez Canal Blockage: the Ever-Given Container Ship

Since the 23rd of March, 2021 the Suez Canal has been completely blocked by the Ever-Given container ship, which is owned by a Japanese trade company and operated by a Taiwanese one. It has a length of 400 meters and a carrying capacity of 20 000 containers, which accounts for 224 000 tonnes. The ca
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24 Mar 2021

The Road Towards Elections in Libya

On March 23rd, 2021, the Government of National Unity (GNU) was officially handed over power and all authorities in the eastern region by the Interim Government of Abdullah Al-Thani in Benghazi.  The deputy prime minister of the GNU, Hussein Al-Gotrani, announced after receiving control over the
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23 Mar 2021

Saudi Arabia Presented A New Peace Initiative to End the War in Yemen

On March 22, 2021, Saudi Arabia presented a new peace initiative to end the war in Yemen, including a nationwide ceasefire and the reopening of air and sea links. The initiative, announced by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al SAUD, includes reopening of Sanaa airport, and allow f
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