By Cengiz Köse The majority of German society punished the previous war-mongering government in the elections on 23 February 2025. With the defeat of the SPD-Greens, the “left” of imperialism weakened in Germany. However, the German society, trying to escape the rain, got caught in a hailstorm. The new CDU/CSU (Christian Democratic/Social Union) – SPD (Social Democratic Party) coalition government ...
Last week in Türkiye, the Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul were at the forefront of the agenda. Besides hosting the meetings, Türkiye put in significant effort to bring the two sides together. Another important item of the agenda was President Erdoğan’s participation and talks in the European Political Community Summit held in Albania. Football was also the spotlight. Galatasaray clinched two ...
By Mehmet Enes Beşer As the world’s alliances are being recalibrated and old friends have proven themselves unreliable, one bilateral relationship is ready to be reborn and reenergized: China and Thailand. Historically linked by cultural affinity, economic interdependence, and regional interest, the two countries are now exceptionally well positioned to move their relationship in a more strategic, forward-leaning direction. Whereas ...
By Erkin Feyyaz Eşli Since the outset of 2025, bilateral relations between the Republic of Türkiye and the Republic of Chad have witnessed a notable intensification, particularly in the domain of military cooperation. This development has unfolded against the backdrop of Chad’s termination of the long-standing N’Djamena military agreement with France, which consequently led to the withdrawal of French forces ...
By Onur Sinan Güzaltan United World International expert, Political Scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan held a conference at Voronezh Technical University in Russia on the geopolitical evaluation of Türkiye-Russia relations in scope of “Russian Summer Festival”. We are sharing the English translation of the shortened and important points of Güzaltan’s speech at the conference with our valued readers. Türkiye and Russia ...
By Mehmet Enes Beşer China’s bilateral relations with Russia and North Korea in East Asian geopolitics have been instrumental in defining the region’s past and present. Founded on common ideologies and interests, their relation remains pertinent in foreign policy and in China’s regional stability strategy. China’s bilateral ties with Russia and North Korea have been strategic alliances in recent years, ...
Türkiye’s economy experienced turbulence in the foreign exchange market. The Central Bank took precautions and calmed the situation, but its measures will have medium-term effects. The turning point occurred on March 19 when the Metropolitan Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu was taken into custody. Within half an hour, the Turkish currency lost 10 percent of its value against the dollar, ...
By Halil Özsaraç, (Ret.) Turkish Staff Navy Captain In the first article, I addressed the founding and development story of the “Three Seas Initiative” an imperialist project in which Türkiye was accepted as a “strategic partner”. At this point, it’s worth opening a parenthesis: the “Three Seas” that symbolize the Initiative, namely the Baltic, Black, and Adriatic Seas, have effectively ...
By Halim Gençoğlu Introduction Burkina Faso, a landlocked West African nation, has experienced significant political and social upheaval in recent years. The rise of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to the presidency in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in the country’s history. This paper delves into the current situation in Burkina Faso, examining the socio-political dynamics that have shaped Traoré’s leadership and popularity. ...
By Mehmet Enes Beşer In a post-reorientation, post-realignment global economy, countries do not wait for foreign investment—they bid for it, mold it, and increasingly drive it. For Türkiye, where the intersection of Europe and Asia gives way to opportunity, not fate, geography is opportunity. And maybe most significant opportunity in the next few years is the opportunity to receive increased ...