China’s alternative model is no longer in the periphery. By Mehmet Enes Beşer International attention for much of the 21st century has centered on China’s economic ascendance. With its hyper-growth, global trade network, and wide-ranging Belt and Road Initiative, China has begun to challenge the United States on the most critical economic metrics. Less remarked but more in sight is ...
Multipolarity is not an idea but a reality, also reflected in the region. 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 the Russian Federation’s General Consul in Istanbul, Türkiye, Andrey Buravov. The speech was held ...
With aspects reaching out to domestic Turkish politics and the Caucasus. The US is planning to establish a new order in West Asia by mending ties between Türkiye and Israel through Syria. From Washington’s perspective, Türkiye is a partner it cannot afford to lose entirely in the region. And Israel is the US’s outpost in West Asia. So, easing tensions ...
US objectives and how the region should react. The Caucasus remains one of the world’s most strategic regions, connecting Central Asia with Europe, via Türkiye, and simultaneously, Russia with Iran and the Persian Gulf, via Armenia and Azerbaijan. Efforts for a lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan are overshadowed by a growing US interference into the region. Most recently, US ...
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. 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 lies a very well-thought-out ...
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 ...