In international relations, states need to 'consolidate' as cohesive units, academically speaking, to become useful members of the international community. Modern states come into existence either ...

As President Donald Trump ponders the withdrawal of U.S. troops based in Syria and has stopped some humanitarian aid programs ...

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Turkey is no ‘partner’ of the U.S.

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President Trump and past administrations have consistently warned that rogue states like Syria conceal their capabilities, ...

Non-state armed actors are an integral part of interactions in the Middle East, having emerged as a result of accumulating and worsening internal conflicts ...

Somaliland has its own currency and passport, as well as control over its foreign and military affairs. It has held several ...