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German Court Rules Deportations to Greece Are Lawful, Raising Concerns Among Refugee Advocates

Germany’s top administrative court has ruled that deporting two asylum seekers back to Greece does not violate human rights, despite concerns over poor living conditions for refugees there. The court found that young, able-bodied men are unlikely to face extreme hardship, prompting criticism from refugee advocates who warn of homelessness and lack of support in Greece.

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Turkey’s Top Drones Face Setbacks as Bayraktar Akinci Shot Down Across Middle East and Africa

Turkey’s advanced Bayraktar Akinci drone suffered a tough March 2025, with two units shot down in two weeks—one in Mali near Algeria’s border and another in Iraqi Kurdistan by the PKK. These losses, alongside downings of other Turkish drones like the TB2 by groups such as Syria’s SDF, highlight vulnerabilities despite the Akinci’s sophisticated capabilities. With sales to 11 countries and a high-profile role in Iran’s 2024 presidential helicopter search, the drone’s recent setbacks could impact Turkey’s booming drone export market, especially for cost-sensitive buyers like Mali and Somalia.

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Bloomberg Warns the West About the “Blue Homeland”

The launch of two new Turkish frigates highlights Ankara’s expanding naval ambitions in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas, bolstered by its growing domestic defense industry. Rooted in the “Blue Homeland” doctrine, this strategy has fueled maritime disputes with Greece and Cyprus over boundaries and resources. With 29 ships under construction and a defense budget of $45 billion for 2025, Turkey aims to assert itself as a regional and global naval power, reducing reliance on Western suppliers and promoting its advanced unmanned surface vehicle programs.

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Greece Amongst 5 Countries Set to Secure a Seat on UN Security Council

Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia are set to secure non-permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council following a secret ballot in the General Assembly. They will replace Mozambique, Japan, Ecuador, Malta, and Switzerland, joining the five permanent members and the countries elected last year. The Security Council faces ongoing challenges, including Russia’s veto power and the need for reform to reflect the contemporary world.