EDITORIAL

Shaul Shay

(Senior research fellow at the International Institute for Counter-terrorism (ICT) at the Interdisciplinary Centre Herzliya and former deputy head of Israel’s National Security Council)

Copyright: @ 2024 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 27 July 2024

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Turkey is a key ally and a major donor of the Somali government in efforts to rebuild the country after decades of conflict and famine. Turkey and Somalia signed a Defense and Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement in February 2024 during Somali defense and energy ministers visit to Ankara. Turkey will send an exploration vessel off the coast of Somalia and a naval task force to protect the Somali waters... Read more

Dayla Ramsey
(Retired U.S. Navy Military Intelligence and Linguistics Professional; B.A. International Relations, Webster University; A.A. Arabic, Defense Language Institute; M.A. Quality Management, Webster University; G.M.A. International Relations with Security Studies certificate, Webster University; M.S. Strategic Intelligence, National Intelligence University; M.S. Conflict Analysis and Resolution with concentration in Conflict-Sensitive Development and Resilience, George Mason University; currently a conflict coach and certified mediator)

Copyright: @ 2024 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 21 July 2024

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Concerns of an average American citizen about Democracy in the USA in 2024

As a U.S. citizen, I exercise my right to vote at every election, whether it is municipal, state, or federal; however, I am intentionally unaffiliated with any political party, and I find this year’s election particularly concerning. I love that I can vote and have enjoyed that Constitutional right as a U.S. citizen since I voted in my first election shortly after turning 18. .. Read more

Eleni Kapsokoli
(Postdoctoral Candidate of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus, Greece and Appointed Lecturer, Department of International, European & Regional Studies, Panteion University, Greece, specializing in International Relations and Strategy)

Vasileios Vlachos
(Undergraduate Student of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus, Greece)

Copyright: @ 2024 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 14 July 2024

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Foreign policy has always been a crucial component of US politics, influencing the electorate’s decisions and the international community’s perceptions of American leadership. The post-World War II era marked the beginning of continuous American engagement in global affairs, characterized by the establishment of international institutions (e.g., United Nations), alliances (e.g., NATO), and a commitment to the liberal international order. ... Read more

Nicolas Bardis
(Former Director Veolia, France & Former CEO ATHENS WATER Co)

Copyright: @ 2024 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 11 July 2024

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After last month’s humiliating defeat to the far-right National Rally (RN) of Marine Le Pen in European parliamentary elections, President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the Parliament and called for national elections. The outcome of this election (in two rounds) emerged a left-green alliance the New Popular Front (NFP) as the surprised winner.
The NFP won 182 seats in the 577-seat national assembly, while Macron’s centrist Together coalition retained 168 deputies and the RN, which after the first round on 30 June had been eyeing a majority, finished third with 143.... Read more

Dragan Petković, Ph.D.

(The author is an independent analyst and a former Defense Attaché of the Republic of Serbia in Athens. He was directly involved in the area of international military cooperation during the long period of time – for more than ten years. In addition, he has acquired his doctoral degree in the area of military-technical sciences)

Copyright: @ 2024 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 1 July 2024

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Abstract

Western Balkans is inevitably affected by the geopolitical turmoil. Numerous challenges for the peace and stability worldwide are reflecting on almost all countries of the said region. War between Ukraine and Russia and the Israeli operations against Hamas as well as the rise of the right movements after the elections for the European Parliament are for sure the most influential among other issues in the said region and wider. The Republic of Serbia is still trying to find the political solution for the issue of Kosovo and Metohija without the disturbance of the internal stability, the Republic of North Macedonia is on the new crossroad after the recent elections in that country while the Hellenic Republic is warning their northern neighbors about the obligations from the Prespa Agreement. Finally, Bosnia and Herzegovina is again in the state of reevaluation after the Resolution of the United Nations General Assembly concerning Srebrenica. Consequently, Western Balkans needs to find new balances in order to empower peace and stability in the heart of the European continent.

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Shaul Shay
(Senior research fellow at the International Institute for Counter-terrorism (ICT) at the Interdisciplinary Centre Herzliya and former deputy head of Israel’s National Security Council)

Copyright: @ 2024 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 16 June 2024

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Algeria in March 2024, marking the first official trip by an Iranian president to the country in 14 years. [ Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in helicopter crash on May 19, 2024.] Raisi visited Algiers to attend the 7th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and during his visit, he met Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebbounne and signed several bilateral agreements. Algeria and Iran share similar positions on regional matters, including their support for the Polisario Front in Western Sahara and the Palestinians. ... Read more