By Mehmet Enes Beşer International attention for much of the 21st century has centered on China’s economic ascendance. With its hyper-growth, global trade network, and wide-ranging Belt and Road Initiative,
The Center for National Strategy (USMER) has organized an international conference on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea on July 18 and 19 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Today, we present
By Mehmet Enes Beşer For decades, Thailand has been Southeast Asia’s automotive powerhouse, earning the title of the “Detroit of Asia.” Thailand boasts a robust manufacturing base, world-class logistics centers,
The Center for National Strategy (USMER) has organized an international conference on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea on July 18 and 19 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Today, we present
After months of negotiations, the United States and the European Union have come to an agreement both regarding trade and investment policies as well as strategic relations. ● Tariffs &
By Mehmet Enes Beşer Climate change is no longer a danger to Southeast Asia that may occur—climate change is everyday reality that humans are having trouble adjusting to. From rising
By Ceren Ceviz The recent proposal by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham to impose secondary tariffs of up to 500% on countries importing Russian energy has caused an uproar in global
The Center for National Strategy (USMER) has organized an international conference on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea on July 18 and 19 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Today, we present
By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan The Brahmaputra is no longer just a marvel of nature. It has become a fulcrum of geopolitical power. From its origin in the
By Mehmet Enes Beşer The new flare-up between Thailand and Cambodia in the year 2025 regarding the border dispute is just as much about historical antagonism as about unpredictable political
By Orçun Göktürk, from Beijing / China In recent days, a long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has flared up once again: the Preah Vihear Temple and its surrounding
By Mehmet Enes Beşer As global power turns east and multipolarity becomes the new signature of international relations, rising powers increasingly turn their attention to regional blocs rather than the
