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There can be no permanence in relations between states (even more true for those with imperial pasts) due to the nature of conflicting interests and “changeable weather” in geographical latitudes (simply put, geopolitical conjuncture). In this respect, Turkey and Russia are an example of both convergence and divergence of approaches. Naturally, such a shift is predominantly determined by the objective state of the Russian state’s power. If Russia demonstrates strength, Turkey tries to maneuver and gain benefits. If the Kremlin loses its power, Ak Saray tries to finish it off in alliance with our main adversaries in the West…

In early March, Kuwaiti government spokesman Amer Al-Ajmi said the cabinet approved a draft Emiri decree inviting citizens to elect the National Assembly (parliament) on April 4. He also added that the registration of candidates would begin on March 4. In February, Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah issued a decree dissolving the parliament. The decree was based on “violation of constitutional principles” by the National Assembly, which was elected in June 2023 on the Prime Minister’s proposal and was approved by the cabinet…

The Coalition for International Criminal Court (ICC) (here) reported tense relations that exist between the African Union (AU) and ICC, and hailed collaboration between both parties without showing concrete steps to enhance Africans’ access to justice. In 2017, the AU decried ICC’s racism against Africans and passed a nonbinding resolution encouraging its members to withdraw from the ICC (here). Earlier, Burundi, South Africa, and Gambia initiated a withdrawal process, but these countries abandoned these plans shortly afterwards (here)…