Roberta Metsola’s Post

After decades of authoritarian rule, Bashar al-Assad’s recent departure to Russia marks the end of an era and the beginning of uncertain new dynamics in the region. With shifting alliances, weakened international support, and ongoing conflicts, the Middle East faces new complexities. What does this mean for Syria’s people, regional alliances, and the global stage? Read more here: https://loom.ly/efcS_P4

🕊 Exploring a European Role in the Search for Peace on the Korean Peninsula 🎙 Niklas Swanstrom participated in a webinar organized by the Universal Peace Federation - UK. ❔ As we contemplate the potential European role in Korean Peninsula peace efforts, we must address critical questions. Who could take the lead? Do European leaders possess the capacity to invest in such an initiative amid global conflicts, including the Russia – Ukraine war within Europe and the Israel and Iranian proxies conflict in the Middle East? 💬 Niklas Swanström cautioned against expecting quick solutions and emphasized the need for a nuanced understanding of North Korea's perspectives and interests, proposing a Helsinki-like process tailored to address regional complexities and tangible issues like humanitarian assistance and environmental concerns. 📝🎥 Read a summary of the event here (the link to the recording is also available in the summary): https://lnkd.in/dc4k8Wx3

Cuba’s Place in the New Cold War… A new article by Garrett Campbell focuses on this question, a central premises being: “…Cuba’s willingness to play a role in Putin’s theater of escalation matters. The West needs to better understand how Cuba fits within Russian strategic thinking…” Only point not raised - China’s presence in Cuba… It too sees Cuba as a platform to undermine the U.S. and apply strategic pressure as it ups the tensions in Asia. In this regard Russian and China are fully aligned in what to do with Cuba. See the article here: https://lnkd.in/e7MScb2d

🇺🇦🇦🇷 Ukraine-Argentina: New Opportunities for Global Partnership 🔎 As part of the “Global Partnerships” program, Ivan Fechko, expert of the “Latin America and the Caribbean” program, has prepared a detailed study on the development of relations between Ukraine and Argentina, particularly in the context of Russia’s full-scale invasion. ➡️ Key topics of the study: ✅ The place and role of Argentina on the global stage. ✅ Ukraine-Argentina relations: from establishment to revival. ✅ The development of Ukraine-Argentina relations following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read the study via the link in the comments (text available in Spanish and Ukrainian)👇 The study was prepared with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation.

In a significant move, Kazakhstan's President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, recently highlighted efforts to strengthen cooperation among Central Asian nations, emphasizing the development of a unified regional strategy with the "Central Asia–2040" initiative. This strategy aims to deepen the collective international stature and autonomy of Central Asian countries, reflecting a robust commitment to ensuring regional stability is not overly dependent on external influences. Notably, Kazakhstan is poised to play a leading role in this regional coalition, underscoring its leadership in fostering economic growth and addressing transboundary challenges such as extremism and terrorism. The anticipated signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation further cements this direction, marking a historical commitment to regional unity and cooperation. This move by Central Asia sends a clear signal globally about its path towards sustainable and integrated development.

"Dive into the geopolitics of West & Central Africa with Putin's strategic moves! From strengthening alliances to economic engagements, Russia's influence is reshaping the region. Explore the dynamics at play in the Sahel region! 🌍🤝 #Geopolitics #Africa #Putin"

It is not for the first time that #Israel, #Palestine, and other regional and global players are engaged in a hectic diplomatic effort to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict. In the span of the last 45 years since the Camp David Accord was signed between Egypt and Israel in March 1979, there have been dozens of signing ceremonies either under the aegis of the US, the UN, the EU, or the Quartet (the US, Russia, the UN, and the EU). However, all these failed to bring permanent peace or resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict. Read more in ICWA Special Report on "Israel-Hamas War and Current Peace Efforts" by Dr.Fazzur Rahman Siddiqui, Senior Research Fellow, ICWA. Click 👉 bit.ly/3R9OgLM

🇺🇦🇰🇷 What brings Ukraine and the Republic of Korea closer together? 🔎 As part of the “Global Partnerships” program, supported by the International Renaissance Foundation, we have conducted a detailed analysis of the relations between Kyiv and Seoul and assessed the prospects for their development in the context of growing global instability. ➡️ In the study “Ukraine – the Republic of Korea: Experience that Unites” written by Nataliya Butyrska the focus is on the following topics: ✅ The history of bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Korea; ✅ The Korean diaspora in Ukraine; ✅ The Republic of Korea’s support for Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Read the full study via the link in the comments 👇

In my latest at The Times of Israel I guess: What does Assad’s fall mean for Beijing? 🇨🇳 China faces tough choices as the Russia-Iran-Syria axis weakens, risking regional instability and a potential domino effect for its CRINK partners. 🤯 Beijing is walking a tightrope: •Supporting key allies like Russia and Iran. •Projecting itself as a responsible global power. Syria’s turmoil threatens both. How will China respond to preserve its strategic axis? Key points: ✔️ China’s diplomatic silence. ✔️ Contradictory narratives in state media. ✔️ The stakes for China’s Middle East policy Dive deeper👇 https://lnkd.in/d7NZer7c