By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist The recent strategic military deployments of the US, the statements made by the genocidal Netanyahu-led Israeli government and the regional policies of the US under the Trump administration show that preparations are being made for a major military operation. In particular, the deployment of B-2 bombers by the US military to Diego Garcia, a US ...

By Onur Sinan Güzaltan UWI author, political scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan was guest to Russia Today’s live broadcast. Güzaltan answered the questions on ongoing demonstrations in Türkiye. Our correspondents say that this is a potentially significant movement in Turkish history. We have seen a large participation of the citizens. I wonder how significant you think this is in terms of ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer Timor-Leste, since its independence in 2002, has made commendable strides in nation-building and socio-economic development. Central to its economic framework has been the Petroleum Fund, established to manage revenues from oil and gas resources. However, as 2025 approaches, the nation confronts a looming financial precipice, primarily due to the depletion of these finite resources and an ...

By Oscar Rotundo Lula’s government is approaching an electoral challenge amid a hostile environment both at home and abroad. It has lost credibility within its own ranks and is being stalked by a right-wing party cornered by the judiciary. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva assumed the presidency of Brazil for his current term on January 1, 2023, and from day ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer The Straits of Malacca and Singapore are among the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, serving as vital arteries for global trade and energy transportation. Their strategic significance has made them focal points for geopolitical interests, necessitating robust mechanisms to manage potential conflicts and ensure the uninterrupted flow of commerce.​ Strategic Significance of the Straits The Straits ...

The Chairman of the Vatan Party, Dr. Doğu Perinçek, shared his assessments and answered questions on a broadcast on “Ulusal Kanal” of Türkiye. Commenting on the protests that erupted following the operation targeting the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Perinçek argued that the movement’s purpose was described by Republican’s People Party (CHP) Chairman Özgür Özel as “integration with the West” and he addressed the protestors with a stark warning: “Don’t become pawns in ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer Since the February 2021 military coup by the military junta, Myanmar has been mired in a multi-faceted crisis of political instability, economic decline, and humanitarian crises. The way ahead towards country reconstruction is unclear and fraught with intricacies that require arduous and long-term measures. State Administration Council (SAC) chairman General Min Aung Hlaing has faced intense ...

By Adnan Akfırat, Chairman of the Turkish-Chinese Business Development and Friendship Association In Beijing, the annual meetings of China’s legislative bodies, the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), are hold on March 4th to March 11th.  . As the world’s largest economy in terms of purchasing power, the People’s Republic of China is outlining ...

By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein In the previous installment we had left off in the final days of January 1945 when the vanguard of Soviet troops forced their way across the Oder River, which marks the state border between Poland and Germany, occupying a bridgehead 490 km west of Warsaw and just under 100 km from Berlin. Upon crossing the Oder ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer The global geopolitical landscape is undergoing significant transformations, prompting regional blocs like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to reassess their strategic alignments. A notable development in this context is the deepening engagement between ASEAN member states and the BRICS consortium—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This evolving relationship reflects ASEAN’s adaptive strategies ...