By Edvard Chesnokov Alexander Shenderyuk-Zhidkov is a member of Senit (the upper house of the Russian Parliament) holding the post of the First Deputy Chairman of Budget and Financial markets Committee therein. Exclusively to UWI, the 42-year old politician commented on possible peace negotiations between the Kremlin and the White House amid all the difficulties of current international affairs. Mr. ...

By Ali Mercan The German elections have provided concrete evidence of the growing global phenomenon we have been describing as “the decline of the Atlantic and the rise of Eurasia”. Movements of anti-imperialism, national sovereignty and independence have been gaining momentum across Asia, Africa, and South America. What the German elections indicate that this momentum is now gaining a new ...

by Dure Akram, Lahore / Pakistan In recent weeks, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan has stepped into the spotlight with his strategic outreach to Central Asian nations, seeking to fortify economic ties and elevate Pakistan’s standing within a dynamic regional trade framework. His visit to Baku—which resulted in several key agreements in trade and energy—marks a significant pivot in ...

By Daniel Rosas, Mexico City / Mexico During his inauguration speech, US President Donald Trump made reference to “manifest destiny” – that ideology that makes people believe that by divine design, they can and should expand – and which, added to the Monroe Doctrine (America for Americans), has set off alarm bells worldwide. In the particular case of Mexico, the ...

By Fikret Akfırat One of the two groups that do not comply with the new Syrian government’s decision to eliminate armed groups and form a central army are the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a “disguise” of the PKK/YPG. The second group is the Syrian National Army (SNA) supported by Türkiye. Türkiye, which has the largest military force in Syria, and ...

By Halim Gençoğlu The recent visit by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Johannesburg, South Africa, in 21st of February 2025 highlights not only the growing diplomatic relations between Türkiye and South Africa but also the historical and strategic importance of Türkiye’s presence on the African continent. Meeting with his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola, Fidan’s visit underscores Türkiye’s commitment ...

By Dr. Fernando Esteche / Oscar Rotundo / Tadeo Catiglione Trump’s arrival at the White House constitutes a revitalization of the doctrine of the founding fathers. Historical review of imperialist development in the region We can say that there is a kind of revival of the Monroe Doctrine, which was born with John Quincy Adams and James Monroe in 1823, ...

By Kamran Gasanov Ever since the Republican People’s Party lost the parliamentary elections and failed to get its president in May 2023, it has been struggling internally. One-party members started accusing then leader and presidential candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu of preventing other more popular candidates from being the CHP’s representative, which caused them to fail. Therefore, as early as November 2023, ...

Trump is moving forward at full speed. A lot is changing. It has almost been confirmed that negotiations will begin to end the war in Ukraine. What’s striking is that Europe has been completely excluded from the process. UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan answered our questions regarding the rapidly evolving developments. Trump has expressed his intention to ...

By Ceren Ceviz The United States’ decision to approve a $7.4 billion arms sale to Israel, including bombs, missiles, and other military equipment, has drawn sharp criticism from Türkiye. This move, demonstrating unwavering support for Israel from Washington, runs counter to the interests of Ankara, which seeks stability and a peaceful resolution in the region. Türkiye believes that U.S. weapons ...

A meeting between Trump and Putin is approaching. However, Europe, which has played a leading role alongside the U.S. in the Ukraine war, is completely excluded from the process. UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinçek evaluated the current situation reveals about Zelensky and Europe. How do you evaluate the upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin and ...

By Serdar Üsküplü The recent decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to shut down USAID has sparked a public debate about U.S. funding. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is not a humanitarian aid organization as it is often portrayed, but rather one of the tools of U.S. hegemony. Established in 1961 by then U.S. President Kennedy, USAID ...