Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Last week, at the top of the agenda were new developments and statements regarding the new initiative named as a “Terror-Free Türkiye” which includes the disarmament and dissolution of the PKK. Meanwhile, Türkiye continues to closely monitor developments in Syria. Critical remarks made last week by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on ...
It will require political vision, institutional reform, and sustained investment in human capital. By Mehmet Enes Beşer For decades, Thailand has been Southeast Asia’s automotive powerhouse, earning the title of the “Detroit of Asia.” Thailand boasts a robust manufacturing base, world-class logistics centers, and stable policy backing, which have attracted investments from top carmakers and made it a regional export ...
Speech of the Consul General of Iran in Istanbul. The Center for National Strategy (USMER) has organized an international conference on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea on July 18 and 19 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Today, we present the speech of Aboulghasem Tahmasebi Shahrbabek, general consul of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul, Türkiye. The Strategic Importance of ...
Posted by by United World International 4 Min Read July 31, 2025 After months of negotiations, the United States and the European Union have come to an agreement both regarding trade and investment policies as well as strategic relations. ● Tariffs & Trade Barriers U.S. imposes a 15% baseline tariff on nearly all EU-origin goods entering the United States—covering autos, ...
Delay is no longer possible. By Mehmet Enes Beşer Climate change is no longer a danger to Southeast Asia that may occur—climate change is everyday reality that humans are having trouble adjusting to. From rising oceans that menace coastal towns to the intense weather patterns annihilating food systems and livelihoods, the region is leading the charge on the climate crisis. ...
A close look at the family history. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein To Frantz Fanon, on the centenary of his birth, for showing us the way. The widespread belief that what’s happening in the United States and around the world stems from the fact that “Trump is crazy” is simplistic and banal. On the contrary, I believe that behind Trump’s actions ...
A Cloaked Attack on Türkiye? By Ceren Ceviz The recent proposal by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham to impose secondary tariffs of up to 500% on countries importing Russian energy has caused an uproar in global diplomatic and economic circles. But nowhere is the backlash more intense — and perhaps more justified — than in Türkiye. While framed as a broad ...
Speech held on the international conference on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea on July 18 and 19 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The Center for National Strategy (USMER) has organized an international conference on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea on July 18 and 19 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Today, we present the speech of Dr. Ali El-Hajj Hassan, Youth ...
The Gulf States’ Dreaded Scenario By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt The outbreak of the Syrian revolution in 2011 was a major cause of tension in relations between the Gulf states and Syria, which was then under the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. The Gulf states, led by Saudi Arabia, saw in the revolution a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to overthrow ...
The Brahmaputra and Indus no longer simply carry glacial melt and monsoon rain. They carry contested power, unresolved histories, and national ambitions in liquid form. By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan The Brahmaputra is no longer just a marvel of nature. It has become a fulcrum of geopolitical power. From its origin in the highlands of Tibet to the ...