We asked Adnan Akfırat, Chairman of the Turkish-Chinese Business Development and Friendship Association, two questions about the two recent developments that made the headlines of the world media. The EU’s exclusion from the US-Russia talks, and the “Two Sessions”, known as the most important political event of the year in China took place in 4-11 March in Beijing. —— What ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer The upcoming 2025 elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) represent a pivotal moment in the Philippines’ pursuit of lasting peace and effective self-governance in a region historically marked by conflict and marginalization. These elections are not merely a procedural democratic exercise; they symbolize the culmination of years of peace negotiations, institutional reforms, ...

By Kamil Onüçlüler, from London / United Kingdom The “UK foreign policy in a changing world” is the title of the latest Horizon Scanning report published on the 7th of February 2025. Horizon Scanning (HS) can be simply described as a tool of the U.K government to help support strategy development, policy making and operational delivery. The U.K Government use many external experts. ...

By Oscar Rotundo With Donald Trump’s assumption of the presidency of the United States, a new chapter opened in the geopolitical relations between the northern power and the rest of the world. Among the various projects announced by the US administration, three resonated strongly on our continent: one related to the tariff policy it would impose on countries exporting to ...

By Ceren Ceviz February was a volatile month for the European oil market. Ukrainian drone attack on a pumping station of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), a major route for supplying Kazakhstan and exporting to the global market, reduced oil flows of the route by 30-40%. CPC pumps crude from companies including U.S. Chevron and Exxon Mobil and provides the ...

By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist / Author The conflict in Syria, which has been going on for more than a decade and the global competition staged there, is rapidly moving towards a different level with the recent positive steps taken by Syria’s new leader Ahmed Ash-Shara. After weeks of negotiations between Ahmed Ash-Shara and the SDF, which is composed of ...

The ongoing Palestinian struggle for independence has been a central issue in the Arab world for over a century. From the early years of the British Mandate over Palestine to the ongoing Israeli occupation, the Arab world has consistently opposed the displacement and occupation of Palestine, voicing their support for Palestinian liberation through a variety of means. The period between ...

The US president seeks talks with Russia and a ceasefire in Ukraine, while European countries and Britain are advancing their support for Kyiv and discussing the permanent deployment of armed forces. A crucial role plays, due its geographic location as well as diplomatic ties to both Moscow and Kyiv, Türkiye. The Erdoğan government has always presented itself as a possible ...

By Mehmet Enes Başer, independent researcher In March 2025, China convened its annual “Two Sessions,” comprising the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). These gatherings are pivotal in setting the nation’s policy direction for the coming year, addressing economic strategies, technological advancements, defense policies, and foreign relations. The outcomes of these sessions offer valuable ...

By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan The recent capsizing of four migrant boats off the coasts of Yemen and Djibouti, resulting in 186 individuals missing, has once again spotlighted the perilous journeys undertaken by migrants seeking better opportunities abroad. These migrants, often fleeing economic despair and seeking brighter prospects, find themselves ensnared in a deadly game manipulated by ruthless ...

By Hend Selim Dr. Colin Campbell, Communication and Culture Assistant Professor at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, talked about the future of the American policy toward Africa under Donald Trump’s administration. How do you expect the future of the American policy toward South Africa, especially in the light of the last developments? The future of U.S. policy towards South Africa (SA) ...

By İsmet Özçelik It is clear that there is a state of turmoil in Syria. The massacres in Latakia, the PKK/PYD-Damascus government agreement, the emergence of armed groups, and the resulting power vacuum all point to this turmoil. Professor Dr. Mehmet Yuva assessed the PKK/PYD-Damascus agreement document as follows: “The Arabic of the text is very poor. The paper it’s ...