By Orçun Göktürk, from Beijing / China With Donald Trump’s return to the global stage, the U.S. foreign policy strategy has shifted away from its long-proclaimed mission of defending so-called “freedom and democracy” toward a period entirely oriented around American interests -a new “era of the best deals.” At the heart of this change lies Trump’s “America First” doctrine, which ...

By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein One of the most rewarding and gratifying things about writing is the exchange with readers. Every week, I receive an average of around 80 messages with opinions, reflections, or simply acknowledgments, almost always expressing satisfaction. All of this makes me happy and motivates me to work harder to do even better. Occasionally, messages are accompanied by ...

This question has been back on the agenda following the visit of Bartholomew, the Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch, to the White House on September 15. Bartholomeos, who met with President Trump, stated that they discussed the reopening of the Heybeliada Seminary in Istanbul, the situation of Christians in West Asia, and the Ukrainian Church. Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomew uses the ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer There is a stunning paradox at the core of the Southeast Asian model of development, a paradox more desperate with each climate summit, energy crisis, and investment diversion. The ASEAN bloc has subscribed formally to world climate targets. Its member states have made Nationally Determined Contributions, committed net-zero emission goals (some as early as 2050), and ...

By Aiko Fujimoto Following the crushing defeat in the Upper House election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on September 17, with the LDP leadership election set for October 4. During this period, opinion polls showed that while some believed “there was no need to resign,” more than “he should resign.” Multiple “Don’t Resign, Ishihara!” demonstrations were held in ...

The US aggression against Latin American countries is widening its scope. After Venezuela, the US navy has also targeted Colombian citizens in a boat while, the Presidents Trump and Petro are engaging in strong polemics. Simultaneously unsolved is the spat between Brazil and the US, which escalated when a Brazilian court sentenced former President Bolsonaro guilty of an attempted coup ...

By Erkin Feyyaz Eşli The International Criminal Court (ICC) exemplifies this issue. It was established in 2002 at the initiative of European countries. Over the years, it has repeatedly shown both ineffectiveness and bias. This is particularly evident in cases involving complaints against European states. ICC’s Double Standards Most of the court’s investigations have targeted African countries (CAR, Uganda, Libya, ...

By Yıldıran Acar, Political Scientist Budapest has become the focal point of global diplomacy in recent weeks. One of the biggest reasons is the phone call between Putin and Trump on 16 October 2025, which lasted roughly two and a half hours. This conversation was not merely a “substantive and friendly” contact; it also yielded a decision to hold a ...

By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein They say the war in Gaza ended after a ceasefire agreed upon between Hamas, representing all Palestinian organizations, and Israel. If the war ended, it’s valid to ask who won and who lost in a conflict that involved not only Israel and the Palestinians but was actually a war between the West and Palestine. If the ...

By Özgür Altınbaş In recent days, both Pakistan and Afghanistan have suffered losses in clashes. Eventually, the two sides signed a ceasefire agreement in Qatar. The ceasefire deal was brokered by Türkiye and Qatar. China also expressed appreciation for the countries that contributed to the truce. Afghanistan’s Deputy Minister of Information and Culture for Publications Affairs, Muhajer Farahi, explained the ...