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 archaic Western-centric geopolitics paradigm. In this respect, Türkiye and Indonesia present themselves as two great Muslim-majority countries, rising power, dynamic economies, and independent foreign policy aspirations. Although geographically distant from ...

In recent weeks, the tension between Azerbaijan and Russia has taken center stage both in Türkiye and across the region. Of course, if there have been human rights violations committed by Russian police, those responsible must be held accountable. This is especially critical for Russia itself, as the individuals involved, although of Azerbaijani descent, are Russian citizens. The Russian state ...

By Gökalp Erbaş Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service recently announced that it had received intelligence about NATO’s intention to make Moldova a center of war against Russia. Transnistrian officials also believe that NATO plans for a direct attack on the Transnistrian Republic are being developed. Anyone who has been following developments in the region over the past year, and who has ...

By Adem Kılıç Political Scientist / Writer The series of events that began on 7 October 2023 has reactivated not only military but also political and ideological fault lines in the Middle East. In such an environment, the statement by Tom Barrack, who served as the former U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and also as U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Representative ...

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 the speech by Mohammad Makram Balawi, Director General of League of Parliamentarians for alQuds (LP4Q). By Dr. Mohammad Makram Balawi, Director General of League of Parliamentarians for alQuds (LP4Q). Honorable ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer Cambodia stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey, striving to transition from a low-income to an upper-middle-income country by 2030. This ambitious goal necessitates not only rapid economic growth but also a focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and resilience. The nation’s trajectory is influenced by various factors, including economic diversification, environmental challenges, and geopolitical dynamics. ...

By Yiğit Saner An unfortunate revelation has come to light from Kuwait that raises serious concerns about the conduct and intentions of several Western diplomats stationed in Kuwait City. According to Turkish newspaper Aydınlık, a WhatsApp group —comprising representatives from countries including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Australia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and even the European Union ...

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 the inaugural speech held by Dr. Doğu Perinçek, Chairman of the Vatan Party (Türkiye). Dear Friends, You have come to our conference from seven continents, bringing your states’ resolve for ...

The PKK terrorist organization has begun to disarm following a call from its imprisoned founding leader Abdullah Öcalan. The first disarmament ceremony took place on July 11 in the Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah. A group of PKK members put their weapons into a metal container and set them on fire in a symbolic ceremony. The ceremony, which lasted approximately 20 ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer Australia has always cast its defense strategy in the mold of the alliance model. Canberra has worked under the assumption since the ANZUS Treaty signing in 1951 that its security interests are best aligned closely with the United States. This has shaped its procurement decisions, military training, intelligence cooperation, and diplomatic stance for over seventy years. ...