By Halim Gençoğlu (PhD) In this article, I try to investigate a range of war crimes committed by Western powers over the last century, focusing on violations of international humanitarian law in conflicts including World War II, the Vietnam War, the Iraq War, and NATO operations in the Balkans and as well as Africa. It contextualises these actions within the ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer Xinjiang, this vast northwestern Chinese province, is well-known not only due to its unique cultural identity and geo-strategically privileged position but also due to its intensive agricultural production. Of all the fruits grown here, a special place is occupied by apricots, both economically and culturally. Dry climate, abundant sunlight, and high differences between day and night ...

Europe’s NATO defense ministers agreed to increase military spending to 5% of GDP. Secretary General Rutte told Chatham House that “even when the war in Ukraine ends, the threat will not go away” and called on “Washington’s European allies” to increase their air and missile defense budgets by 400%. The European Commission has recently announced that its post-Covid-19 recovery fund ...

UWI author, historian and political scientist Mehmet Perinçek followed the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on-site, held in St. Petersburg from June 18–21, with 20,000 guests from 140 countries. Perinçek shared his impressions of the Forum and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks and answers to journalists’ questions on Ceyhun Bozkurt’s program on Sputnik Radio. Perinçek also responded to ...

If we were to ask who is now experiencing the world’s biggest déjà vu, the answer would be Donald Trump. Even if he himself isn’t aware of… He was the President from 2016 to 2020. When he lost the 2020 election, he turned everything upside down with the claim that “Biden and the Democrats stole my presidency.” Then, between 2020 ...

By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist/Writer  Last week, Israel’s war against Iran and the subsequent US intervention with attacks on nuclear facilities clearly showed that this is not just a crisis between two countries. Israel’s consecutive air strikes against Iran over the course of a week did not merely target Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure; they began to shake up both regional and ...

Stalling tactics Just as Washington previously stalled Iran with nuclear talks before Israel’s initial offensive, it has now used a similar tactic to stall global public opinion ahead of its own attack. Remember Trump’s statement about “two weeks”. There were even diplomatic gestures that suggested new negotiations might begin with various countries. In the end, it became clear once again: ...

The 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague will mark a critical moment for the alliance, with member states set to redefine defense commitments, address emerging global threats, and recalibrate alliance cohesion in response to shifting geopolitical dynamics. Main Points of Discussion 1. Increased Defense Spending NATO leaders are expected to adopt a more ambitious 5% of GDP defense spending target ...

The US joined Israel’s attacks on Iran, and the war grew. Political Scientist and UWI expert Onur Sinan Güzaltan answered our questions about the latest developments in the war. The US targeted nuclear facilities in Iran. What are your views on this issue? The US attacked Iran, ignoring international law and norms. This attack will have many negative consequences. Iran, ...

Once again, circumstances require a broader view of international conflicts. It seems reductionist to me to limit the recent events in West Asia to the idea of a bilateral conflict between Israel and Iran. What is happening has implications that go far beyond a simple confrontation between two countries, no matter how brutal the war may be. In reality, what ...

While attending an international conference in Germany, I had the opportunity to visit the Berlin Humboldt Museum, a place where history is carefully curated and cultures from across the globe are represented. However, one notable absence caught my attention: a missing section of Shia Islamic artifacts. According to museum staff, the removal was prompted by recent tensions between Iran and ...

By Tolga Dişçi On May 13, Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party submitted a bill to parliament titled the “Transparency in Public Life”. The bill foresees audits of NGOs that receive more than €25,000 in foreign funding and allows for heavy fines if deemed necessary. The Hungarian government argues that this measure is necessary to “protect national sovereignty.” The bill has once ...