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 ...

Western Double Standards: Recognizing Ethnic Cleansing Everywhere but Cyprus by Fabrizio Verde Cyprus is not merely an island in the Eastern Mediterranean; it is a strategic linchpin where geopolitical, military, and economic interests converge. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, Cyprus has historically been a battleground for empires and a focal point for regional ...

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 ...

The historical alignment between nations like France and Türkiye may create an opportunity for a new ethical consensus. By Halim Gençoğlu The international environment is shifting. Diplomatic leaders, formerly silent or high-level observers, are adopting concrete measures from legal accountability to state recognition. Yet humanitarian despair continues to deepen on the ground. Despite these efforts, decades-old violence persists, and peace ...

Rekindling the Flame By Mehmet Enes Beşer The new flare-up between Thailand and Cambodia in the year 2025 regarding the border dispute is just as much about historical antagonism as about unpredictable political undertows characterizing modern Southeast Asia. The most recent incident involving the mobilization of troops and nationalist posturing all across the region of the temples of the Preah ...

With regional repercussions. Ending 40 years of terror versus destroying the foundations of the republic – the opposing arguments in Türkiye’s current debate could not be further away. At their core is a process that became public in October 2024, when the leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahçeli proposed a ‘right to hope’ for Abdullah Öcalan, founder ...

On the global context of the conflict. By Orçun Göktürk, from Beijing / China In recent days, a long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has flared up once again: the Preah Vihear Temple and its surrounding area. This temple is not only a historical and religious monument, but also a symbol of sovereignty, national pride, and a focal point ...

A Cultural and Economic Imperative By Mehmet Enes Beşer As global power turns east and multipolarity becomes the new signature of international relations, rising powers increasingly turn their attention to regional blocs rather than the archaic Western-centric geopolitics paradigm. In this respect, Türkiye and Indonesia present themselves as two great Muslim-majority countries, rising power, dynamic economies, and independent foreign policy ...

Ankara’s efforts to mediate between Azerbaijan and Russia should be supported. In recent weeks, the tension between Azerbaijan and Russia has taken center stage both in Türkiye and across the region. Of course, if there have been human rights violations committed by Russian police, those responsible must be held accountable. This is especially critical for Russia itself, as the individuals ...

Among possible scenarios is the “Ukrainization” of the country. By Gökalp Erbaş Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service recently announced that it had received intelligence about NATO’s intention to make Moldova a center of war against Russia. Transnistrian officials also believe that NATO plans for a direct attack on the Transnistrian Republic are being developed. Anyone who has been following developments in ...