By Mehmet Enes Beşer As the Indo-Pacific region faces fundamental changes in its geopolitics, the interplay of great-power competition, the declining effectiveness of multilateralism, and the growing importance of minilateralism complicates regional diplomacy. Amidst these shifts, the Quad—a forum uniting the United States, India, Japan, and Australia—is seen with suspicion by ASEAN countries that consider its implications. Is it a ...
By Tuğba Almışlar Location: Berlin’s Bendlerblock. Date: July 20, 2026. At an official ceremony of the German Armed Forces, young recruits took their oath in the presence of Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Chief of Defence Carsten Breuer, and numerous political leaders. The guest of honor was the writer, Navid Kermani. Taking the podium, Kermani issued a striking appeal to German ...
The international conference entitled “The Alliance to Prevent a Great War,” organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18–19 July 2026.Mehmet Perinçek answered İsmet Özçelik’s questions on the conference in a broadcast by Radio Sputnik. Perinçek gave a detailed account of the main issues discussed at the conference. “Türkiye ...
By Yıldıran Acar, Political Scientist In Japan, the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki once again provided an opportunity this year to commemorate the war, and the devastation caused by nuclear weapons. However, the language used at the ceremonies was not limited to merely commemorating the pains of the past. In particular, the fact that the US’s ...
By Mehmet Enes Beşer Singapore’s ascendancy as a maritime nation-state is perhaps one of the best instances of strategic foresight and anticipation in modern economic history. Through leveraging favorable geographical location, superior infrastructure, and strong governance, the city-state has established itself as a vital link in global supply chains, making use of its ports and other facilities. However, the international ...
By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist The developments of the past several years, which began with October 7 and continued with the US-Iran war, have reached a point where they can no longer be interpreted merely as a conflict dynamic. Indeed, although these conflicts have their own internal balances, they have, in general, triggered the beginning of a fundamental transformation. While ...
To answer the question posed in the title of this article, it is useful to outline certain contextual facts regarding the conjunctural background of the Mecca Agreement, signed between Türkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, which is stated to be the result of approximately 2.5 years of preparation. To summarize: 1. The global weakening of American hegemony has two fundamental consequences ...
Türkiye had another busy week on the political agenda. The “Framework Law,” which sets out the legal basis for the process called “Terror-Free Türkiye” by the government was passed after a vote in Parliament. Another news of the week was the meeting in Ankara between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. Meanwhile, political reactions to Ukrainian attacks ...
By Mehmet Enes Beşer Throughout ASEAN’s existence, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has always been a cornerstone in terms of regional stability and development in Southeast Asia. With the advent of new global political developments, the ability of ASEAN to adapt and retain its centrality is put to the test. During its Chairmanship in 2025, ASEAN faces various problems ...
Egypt has not been absent from the regional coordination landscape, nor does it need to prove its presence by joining new military alliances or blocs. Cairo remains committed to coordination with its partners, foremost among them Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, but on its own terms and in line with its national interests and established principles. At the heart of ...