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 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 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 ...
The Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), known as a think tank close to the government in Türkiye, published its predictions for Türkiye’s foreign policy in 2025. The report titled “SETA Security Radar: Türkiye’s Geopolitical Environment in 2025” included assessments on how global developments will be in Türkiye’s geopolitical environment in the new year. The “opportunities and risks” ...
By Masoud Sadrmohammadi The sudden and unopposed fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, which has been the central topic of global political discussions over the past three weeks, has also captured attention in Iran. This event holds particular significance for the Iranian government and people because it directly ties to Iran’s regional strategy, which has been a crucial part of its ...
By Özgür Altınbaş One of the most prominent organizations in recent times, especially on social media, is the American Communist Party. The founding of the party was announced on July 21, 2024. Among its founders are Haz Al-Din, Jackson Hinkle, Rev Laskaris, who have received millions of interactions on social media. Haz Al-Din, the Executive Chairman of the party, answered ...
By Micaela Constantini* Next Sunday November 24, the second round of elections will take place in Uruguay where the people will choose their new president for the next 5 years, in an international context that has changed drastically. The first round held on October 27 had a large electoral turnout. 90% of citizens went to the polls, which left the ...
By Onur Sinan Güzaltan Donald Trump has been elected as the new president of the US. The world is debating what this term will bring. Based on his policies during his first term, his discourse during the campaign, and the figures in his administration, it is claimed that Trump would significantly change US’s foreign policy. Time will tell. However, one ...
By Şafak Erdem We conducted a comprehensive interview with Harley Schlanger, Vice President of the Schiller Institute in the US. In the first part of the interview Schlanger addresses the issues of polarized society, “the party of war”, the differences of the two parties in terms of economic policy, the power of monopolies in economy and politics and the average ...
The Turkish political scientist Umur Tugay Yücel published recently a book titled “The decline of US power and rising new powers”. Herein, he discusses the new global balance of power. According to Yücel, the US power is in decline, being replaced by other nations. This opens a new era in world politics. Naming China, Russia and India among the rising ...