The Turkish public is closely following in and regarding Iran, like the rest of the world. Last week, an extraordinary meeting was held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, with the participation of Türkiye and Gulf countries to address the situation in Iran. In the Joint Statement after the meeting, Iran’s “attacks” against Gulf states were condemned, and it ...
As in the rest of the world, the war between Iran and the US-Israel topped Türkiye’s agenda. The Turkish public, almost in its entirety, is closely following and supporting Iran’s fight against the US-Israel. Officials and politicians issued several statements about the war. President Erdoğan: “Diplomacy should be given a chance” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made remarks about the ongoing ...
By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist / Writer According to many experts, February 28 will take its place in the near future as the starting date of World War III. However, I have repeatedly stated in my World Of Türkiye analyses that World War III has in fact been ongoing for quite some time. Indeed, while the world has already experienced ...
In Türkiye last week, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visits to Saudi Arabia and Egypt topped the national agenda. Another major talking point came from Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan who made remarks on Iran during a television program. And the Epstein Files, together with the whole world, was a topic of the Turkish public. Erdoğan’s visit to Saudi Arabia and Egypt ...
As always, Türkiye had a packed agenda last week. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s visit to Iran and the statements he made there topped the list. Pope Francis’ visit to Türkiye and his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was another major headline. The visit of Kurdistan Regional Government President Masoud Barzani, linked to Türkiye’s ongoing “Terror-Free Türkiye” process also sparked ...
George Friedman, founder of Stratfor, known as the “shadow CIA”, has published an article examining the impact of global and regional developments on Türkiye’s foreign policy. Beyond offering an analysis of the current landscape, the article lays out a roadmap for Ankara’s foreign policy. Unsurprisingly, this roadmap aligns with the interests of the US/Israel, and NATO. Friedman urges Türkiye to ...
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” ...
UWI author political scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan was guest to Russia Today France. Güzaltan answered the question on the recent developments in Syria. Mr. Güzaltan, good evening. Currently, there are numerous forces present in Syria. I would like to begin directly by discussing their relations with Türkiye. According to the Washington Post, the conflict between Turkish forces and the Kurds ...
West Asia continues to be subjected to Israeli aggression. Among the countries in the region, Iran is responding the most severely to the aggression. Alongside Iran, Türkiye is another country that has taken a clear stand against Israel, as exemplified by its support for Hamas. This frequently poses the question whether the two countries can somehow confront Israeli aggression and ...
Israel struck Hezbollah’s headquarters. Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was martyred in the attack. UWI author, political scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan was a guest on Türkiye’s Ulusal Kanal TV channel. What is your overall assessment of Israel’s attack on Hezbollah’s headquarters and the martyrdom of Hassan Nasrallah? This is not only a serious loss for Hezbollah and Lebanon but for West ...
Last week in Türkiye, vote on Sweden’s NATO membership in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) was at the top agenda. The visit of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi was another important event. The announcement by the National Security Council (MGK) regarding the Montreux Convention, related to the insistence of the US/UK on entering the Black Sea, also found its place ...
By Rafet Ballı My words here are actually directed at those who govern Türkiye. To explain my point clearly, I will first narrate some incidents through Syria. In the spring of 2022, I met with a close friend of General Qasem Soleimani in Tehran. Our conversation revolved around Türkiye-Iran relations and the escalating problems due to the Karabakh issue. Then ...