French President Emmanuel Macron and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, spoke by phone for the first time since September 2022. The call took place amidst escalating tensions in the ongoing war in Ukraine and after the “12-day war” between Iran and Israel ended. We asked Odile Mojon-Cheminade, political analyst from the Schiller Institute about the reason for this critical meeting ...

By Orçun Göktürk, from Beijing / CHINA A recent article published in the South China Morning Post—owned by Alibaba Group’s founder and one of China’s wealthiest figures, billionaire Jack Ma (Chinese name: Mǎ Yún)—was titled “New wave of globalization could be China-led”. The piece was authored by Wang Huiyao, the president of the Beijing-based think tank “Center for China and ...

We are continuing our interviews with European voices. This time, we asked Danilo Della Valle about the attack on Iran, the NATO summit, the global transition to multipolarity and European perspective on global peace. Della Valle is a Member of the European Parliament and also member of the Italian Five Star Movement. How do you evaluate the recent attack on ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer The return to the world scene by Donald Trump, albeit more ambitious and with greater political desperation this time, has revived debates over the American foreign policy future—particularly in Asia. His caustic diplomatic style, transactional diplomacy, and disdain for multilateral organizations mean Trump’s foreign policy is not much sophisticated. While Washington might see his assertiveness as ...

Loyal readers of this column likely thought I would write this week about the repercussions of the Israeli and US aggression against Iran. I too believed it was necessary, but after reading Fernando Esteche’s brilliant article in PIA Global entitled “First Thoughts on the Ceasefire in the War Against Iran, ” I have nothing to say; I wouldn’t add or ...

Following the Israeli strikes on Iran on June 13, global media widely speculated on the consequences of the attack, including its potential to destabilize the Iranian regime. However, on the ground, a very different picture emerged—one of rapid military response, civilian mobilization, and political unity. United World International spoke with Gürkan Demir, Ulusal Kanal’s (Turkish TV) Iran correspondent, who closely ...

As the Russia–Ukraine war continues with no end in sight, Türkiye’s role as a potential mediator is again in focus. On Sunday, July 6, Theory magazine held a workshop titled “Russia–Ukraine War and the Istanbul Talks: Is Peace Possible in Ukraine?” at the Aksaray Su Theater. The three-hour event brought together 120 participants, including retired military officers, journalists, and political ...

The Center for Geostrategic Studies organized an International Conference on June 30, 2025, at the Belgrade Press Center, entitled: „The Church and Schisms, Abuse of Religion for Geopolitical Purposes.” The conference dealt, among other topics, with the role that Patriarch Bartholomew plays in geopolitical contexts. Uwidata presents below the summary of the conference as published by the Center for Geostrategic ...

By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt It appears that the long-simmering dispute between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, which has plagued relations between them for some time, has reached a critical level, threatening to explode. This dispute was not the first of its kind in the history of their relations, and it will not be the last one. However, the ...

By Yiğit Saner The latest leaked document reveals a technical infiltration operation targeting a European diplomatic mission in Mykolaiv. It shows that Kyiv is waging an intelligence war even against actors it officially labels as allies. Once again, Ukraine’s true face hidden in the shadows is exposed. We are publishing the final installment of the secret Ukrainian documents we have ...

By Adem Kılıç, Political Sciencist / Writer Israel’s frequently repeated rhetoric of a ‘New Middle East’ in recent years is not merely a rhetorical claim, but also a reflection of a long-term vision with a deep strategic background. This rhetoric has become even more pronounced during Netanyahu’s terms as prime minister and now forms the basic framework for military moves, ...

By Yiğit Saner Confidential correspondence reveals how a reactor malfunction at the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant, caused by “violations of operating conditions,” was covered up. An incident that may have brought Ukraine to the brink of disaster never appeared in IAEA reports. The documents raise a critical question: How far do Kyiv’s hands reach, given the unwavering support from ...