The historical and political issues between Turkey and Armenia have been a major source of tension since the early 20th century. The events of 1915 remain one of the biggest obstacles to relations between the two countries, and in addition, Turkey's closure of its borders with Armenia and the lack o...;

The eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf region remain an extremely turbulent and unstable neighborhood, where a “Hobbesian“ security environment prevails. There is a general failure of governance and a long list of frequently interacting – and in some cases interconnected – security problems, includi...;