On the alliance’s decision to increase military spending to 5% of GDP. From Brussels / Belgium On their recent summit of heads of state, NATO members have agreed on increasing each country’s defense spending to 5% of the GDP. This decision caused a lot of criticism and opposition in various European countries, leading to mass demonstrations in Madrid, Rome, and ...

Legal Frameworks and Historical Case Studies By Halim Gençoğlu (PhD) In this article, I try to investigate a range of war crimes committed by Western powers over the last century, focusing on violations of international humanitarian law in conflicts including World War II, the Vietnam War, the Iraq War, and NATO operations in the Balkans and as well as Africa. ...

A bridge of cooperation between Türkiye and China would be the best answer. By Mehmet Enes Beşer Xinjiang, this vast northwestern Chinese province, is well-known not only due to its unique cultural identity and geo-strategically privileged position but also due to its intensive agricultural production. Of all the fruits grown here, a special place is occupied by apricots, both economically ...

Interview with Fabrizio Verde, the Director of l’AntiDiplomatico, Italy Europe’s NATO defense ministers agreed to increase military spending to 5% of GDP. Secretary General Rutte told Chatham House that “even when the war in Ukraine ends, the threat will not go away” and called on “Washington’s European allies” to increase their air and missile defense budgets by 400%. The European ...

Interview to Sputnik Radio UWI author, historian and political scientist Mehmet Perinçek followed the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on-site, held in St. Petersburg from June 18–21, with 20,000 guests from 140 countries. Perinçek shared his impressions of the Forum and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks and answers to journalists’ questions on Ceyhun Bozkurt’s program on Sputnik Radio. ...

Trump won the elections, presenting himself as a “dove of peace”. What happened to him now? By Latif Bolat If we were to ask who is now experiencing the world’s biggest déjà vu, the answer would be Donald Trump. Even if he himself isn’t aware of… He was the President from 2016 to 2020. When he lost the 2020 election, ...

Dawn of a new are where strategic cooperation might turn into military alliances. By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist/Writer  Last week, Israel’s war against Iran and the subsequent US intervention with attacks on nuclear facilities clearly showed that this is not just a crisis between two countries. Israel’s consecutive air strikes against Iran over the course of a week did not ...

Why Türkiye must prioritize alliances with regional countries. Stalling tactics Just as Washington previously stalled Iran with nuclear talks before Israel’s initial offensive, it has now used a similar tactic to stall global public opinion ahead of its own attack. Remember Trump’s statement about “two weeks”. There were even diplomatic gestures that suggested new negotiations might begin with various countries. ...

Agenda of the meeting of the heads of state. The 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague will mark a critical moment for the alliance, with member states set to redefine defense commitments, address emerging global threats, and recalibrate alliance cohesion in response to shifting geopolitical dynamics. Main Points of Discussion 1. Increased Defense Spending NATO leaders are expected to adopt ...

The countries around Iran have a critical responsibility. By Onur Sinan Güzaltan The US joined Israel’s attacks on Iran, and the war grew. Political Scientist and UWI expert Onur Sinan Güzaltan answered our questions about the latest developments in the war. The US targeted nuclear facilities in Iran. What are your views on this issue? The US attacked Iran, ignoring ...