By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist Türkiye’s revolutionary developments in the defense industry have not only increased Türkiye’s independence in foreign policy, but also enabled Türkiye to take independent steps in military operations, shifting the advantage in the region towards Türkiye. On the other hand, those who argue that Türkiye has not carried out a comprehensive operation against the PKK/YPG and ...

After US President Joe Biden approved the use of American military equipment on Russian soil, Ukraine, for the first time, launched long-range missiles supplied by the US to target Russian territory. ATACMS missiles were fired into Russia’s Bryansk region. Russia responded by hitting the Ukrainian city of Dnipro with a “new intermediate-range ballistic missile” as President Putin said. UWI author, ...

By Halim Gençoğlu The Ottoman Empire, with its vast diversity and multicultural fabric, was home to numerous ethnic and religious groups, among them Armenians, who played a significant role in the empire’s cultural and social life. While the history between Turks and Armenians is often overshadowed by darker chapters, especially for some Armenian rebellions during the late Ottoman period, it ...

By Onur Sinan Güzaltan After US President Joe Biden approved the use of American military equipment on Russian soil, Ukraine, for the first time, launched long-range missiles supplied by the US to target Russian territory. ATACMS missiles were fired into Russia’s Bryansk region. This event coincided with Russian President Vladimir Putin signing a new nuclear doctrine. UWI author and political ...

By Stary Shakhtyor On the last day of our stay, we were taken to the famous Kondong greenhouses. They are 30 kilometers north of Pyongyang and, if I understand correctly, are considered a district of Pyongyang, kind of like Zelenograd is to Moscow. Earlier this year Kim Jong-un, the Grand Marshal and Chairman of State Affairs, visited them before us, ...

By Tehran Tapdygov, Azerbaijani journalist, political observer Azerbaijan, Baku. Today these words are familiar to the whole world. A short period of independence and a huge road travelled. Baku has become the center of international negotiations. Especially after the liberation of Azerbaijani territories from occupation, the foreign policy defined by Azerbaijan has made the small country even more recognizable in ...

By Micaela Constantini* Next Sunday November 24, the second round of elections will take place in Uruguay where the people will choose their new president for the next 5 years, in an international context that has changed drastically. The first round held on October 27 had a large electoral turnout. 90% of citizens went to the polls, which left the ...

By Ali Rıza Taşdelen After Donald Trump’s election, European leaders gathered in Budapest on November 7 for the 5th Summit of the European Political Community, established two years ago by Emmanuel Macron. Throughout the summit, the shadow of Trump loomed. During his campaign, Trump declared he would end the war in Ukraine and raise tariffs on European goods. His election ...

DPRK, The land of smiles and wonders – Pt. 6: The North Korean circus and indigo children By Stary Shakhtyor Once again, a bit of Juche in the morning, invigorating! Pathos, pathos speeches in lectures! Metaphorical sayings from two lecturers. “The DPRK has a satellite – an eye and a missile – a fist”. I remember the US formally protested ...

By Onur Sinan Güzaltan Donald Trump has been elected as the new president of the US. The world is debating what this term will bring. Based on his policies during his first term, his discourse during the campaign, and the figures in his administration, it is claimed that Trump would significantly change US’s foreign policy. Time will tell. However, one ...