By Gökalp Erbaş There is much debate about the possible economic effects of Europe’s rearmament. When examining the discussions on this topic, the most critical question seems to be: Has there been a structural change in the economic function of the arms industry from the past to the present? The arms industry actually works to produce security, which is a ...
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 of Cong Song, Minister of the People’s Republic of China’s embassy in Türkiye. Distinguished guests and friends： The current international landscape is turbulent and volatile. Instability and uncertainty ...
By Orçun Göktürk, from Beijing / China The recent China–EU summit held in Beijing was remarkable in many aspects — from its shortened duration to its content, from leaders’ statements to the diplomatic tone. Initially planned as a two-day event, the summit was reduced to one day at China’s request. This is not just a scheduling change but should be ...
The Islamic Revolution of Iran is considered one of the most influential events at the end of the twentieth century, and like all historical events, it is open to various definitions. Immediately after the revolution, due to the approach adopted by the new ruling system in Tehran in its interaction with the West, the Western propaganda apparatus suddenly portrayed the ...
By Fernando Esteche The crossroads Bolivia faces on the eve of the August 2025 elections represents much more than a simple electoral situation. It is the deepest crisis of the plurinational project since its constitutional founding in 2009, a crisis that jeopardizes the continuity of a state model that emerged as a decolonizing alternative on the continent. The fragmentation of ...
By Adem Kılıç, Political scientist Israel’s military and economic siege of Gaza, which began after October 7, 2023, has reached a point where it is calling into question not only the Middle East but also the moral positions of Western capitals and the legitimacy of the international order. The developments at the United Nations Palestine Conference in New York last ...
By Mehmet Enes Beşer International attention for much of the 21st century has centered on China’s economic ascendance. With its hyper-growth, global trade network, and wide-ranging Belt and Road Initiative, China has begun to challenge the United States on the most critical economic metrics. Less remarked but more in sight is that China is also making a low-key but determined ...
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 of the Russian Federation’s General Consul in Istanbul, Türkiye, Andrey Buravov. The speech was held in Turkish, unofficial translation by UWI. Dear Conference Organizers and Participants, On behalf ...
The US is planning to establish a new order in West Asia by mending ties between Türkiye and Israel through Syria. From Washington’s perspective, Türkiye is a partner it cannot afford to lose entirely in the region. And Israel is the US’s outpost in West Asia. So, easing tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv is of primary importance to the ...
The Caucasus remains one of the world’s most strategic regions, connecting Central Asia with Europe, via Türkiye, and simultaneously, Russia with Iran and the Persian Gulf, via Armenia and Azerbaijan. Efforts for a lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan are overshadowed by a growing US interference into the region. Most recently, US ambassador to Türkiye, Thomas Barrack, proposed that the ...
Last week, at the top of the agenda were new developments and statements regarding the new initiative named as a “Terror-Free Türkiye” which includes the disarmament and dissolution of the PKK. Meanwhile, Türkiye continues to closely monitor developments in Syria. Critical remarks made last week by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the issue were another major item on the agenda. ...
By Mehmet Enes Beşer For decades, Thailand has been Southeast Asia’s automotive powerhouse, earning the title of the “Detroit of Asia.” Thailand boasts a robust manufacturing base, world-class logistics centers, and stable policy backing, which have attracted investments from top carmakers and made it a regional export hub. But a nuanced shift may be in the works. Chinese electric vehicle ...