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 Aboulghasem Tahmasebi Shahrbabek, general consul of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul, Türkiye. The Strategic Importance of Iran and the Black Sea Region: A Vision for ...

After months of negotiations, the United States and the European Union have come to an agreement both regarding trade and investment policies as well as strategic relations. ● Tariffs & Trade Barriers ● Strategic Commitments ● Non-Tariff Cooperation & Economic Security The U.S. had threatened up to 30% tariffs on EU imports; settling at 15% was seen as a compromise ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer Climate change is no longer a danger to Southeast Asia that may occur—climate change is everyday reality that humans are having trouble adjusting to. From rising oceans that menace coastal towns to the intense weather patterns annihilating food systems and livelihoods, the region is leading the charge on the climate crisis. ASEAN policymakers have begun to ...

To Frantz Fanon, on the centenary of his birth, for showing us the way. The widespread belief that what’s happening in the United States and around the world stems from the fact that “Trump is crazy” is simplistic and banal. On the contrary, I believe that behind Trump’s actions lies a very well-thought-out plan conceived by the Heritage Foundation, a ...

By Ceren Ceviz The recent proposal by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham to impose secondary tariffs of up to 500% on countries importing Russian energy has caused an uproar in global diplomatic and economic circles. But nowhere is the backlash more intense — and perhaps more justified — than in Türkiye. While framed as a broad economic deterrent aimed at cutting ...

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 Dr. Ali El-Hajj Hassan, Youth Officer of Hezbollah – Lebanon. By Dr. Ali El-Hajj Hassan, Youth Officer of Hezbollah – Lebanon. In the Name of God, the ...

By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt The outbreak of the Syrian revolution in 2011 was a major cause of tension in relations between the Gulf states and Syria, which was then under the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. The Gulf states, led by Saudi Arabia, saw in the revolution a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to overthrow the Syrian regime, which was ...

Cyprus is not merely an island in the Eastern Mediterranean; it is a strategic linchpin where geopolitical, military, and economic interests converge. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, Cyprus has historically been a battleground for empires and a focal point for regional powers. In the modern era, it has become a critical node in ...

By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan The Brahmaputra is no longer just a marvel of nature. It has become a fulcrum of geopolitical power. From its origin in the highlands of Tibet to the crowded deltas of Bangladesh, the river now moves not just water, but strategy, pressure, and consequence. China has begun constructing the Medog (Motuo) hydropower project ...

The international environment is shifting. Diplomatic leaders, formerly silent or high-level observers, are adopting concrete measures from legal accountability to state recognition. Yet humanitarian despair continues to deepen on the ground. Despite these efforts, decades-old violence persists, and peace remains a fragile prospect. French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot has emphasized the urgency of these measures and reaffirmed France’s commitment to ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer The new flare-up between Thailand and Cambodia in the year 2025 regarding the border dispute is just as much about historical antagonism as about unpredictable political undertows characterizing modern Southeast Asia. The most recent incident involving the mobilization of troops and nationalist posturing all across the region of the temples of the Preah Vihear is not ...

Ending 40 years of terror versus destroying the foundations of the republic – the opposing arguments in Türkiye’s current debate could not be further away. At their core is a process that became public in October 2024, when the leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahçeli proposed a ‘right to hope’ for Abdullah Öcalan, founder and leader of ...