“Get your pig hands out of here, Donald Trump! Go home!” said Nicolás Maduro. Often, these types of harsh exchanges occur between Caracas and Washington. Relations have long been tense when US forces attack Venezuela and capture Maduro. American authorities…
The rise of the trilateral alliance will change the region’s politics. The trio of Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan is shifting the power balance. Some rival countries like Israel, India, and Armenia are watching this closely. This strategic triangle will reshape…
“The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” We commonly see this in world politics. In 1949, there were 12 countries in NATO, but today 32 countries have joined. This shift from 12 countries to 32 shows the reshaping of…
It is rare to see one country split into two enemies. We are talking about the South Korea vs. North Korea rivalry, two nations that were once united. The National Bureau of Economic Research found that competition drives higher investment…
“Common interests build the strongest friendships.” Countries that are best friends become closest allies due to mutual interests. Often, historical events or future goals cause them to become close. This includes countries that like each other because of their founding…
“Politics makes strange bedfellows.” Canada’s deal with China perfectly fits the above quote. Some of Trump’s policies and tariffs on Canadian products put a strain on the relationship between the two countries. Then China comes into the picture, and Canada…
“There are no permanent alliances, only permanent interests.” — Henry John Temple. The top 10 allies of Turkey can also be viewed through this lens. If relations with some countries remain good for a long time, they can be considered…
Can you guess who the real friends of the Philippines Are? Although the Philippines has good relations with many countries, we will mention only 9 reliable friends here. The Philippines further strengthened its international relations after independence. After gaining independence…
Which Countries are Considered Allies of Brazil? Brazil is the largest country in South America, with such a large area that it shares borders with 10 countries, and borders almost all countries in South America except Ecuador and Chile. Brazil…
The Peru F-16 Fighter Jet Deal represents a major turning point for a South American country whose economy is largely dependent on natural resources. Peru, whose air force is made up of outdated aircraft and military equipment, has decided to…