Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Last week in Türkiye, the Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul were at the forefront of the agenda. Besides hosting the meetings, Türkiye put in significant effort to bring the two sides together. Another important item of the agenda was President Erdoğan’s participation and talks in the European Political Community Summit held in ...

Both Nations’ Best Interest By Mehmet Enes Beşer As the world’s alliances are being recalibrated and old friends have proven themselves unreliable, one bilateral relationship is ready to be reborn and reenergized: China and Thailand. Historically linked by cultural affinity, economic interdependence, and regional interest, the two countries are now exceptionally well positioned to move their relationship in a more ...

A significant shift in regional power dynamics. By Erkin Feyyaz Eşli Since the outset of 2025, bilateral relations between the Republic of Türkiye and the Republic of Chad have witnessed a notable intensification, particularly in the domain of military cooperation. This development has unfolded against the backdrop of Chad’s termination of the long-standing N’Djamena military agreement with France, which consequently ...

United World International expert, Political Scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan held a conference at Voronezh Technical University in Russia on the geopolitical evaluation of Türkiye-Russia relations. We are sharing the English translation of the shortened and important points of Güzaltan’s speech at the conference with our valued readers. Türkiye and Russia are two big countries of Eurasia… Two neighbors… The relations ...

From Comrades to Strategists By Mehmet Enes Beşer China’s bilateral relations with Russia and North Korea in East Asian geopolitics have been instrumental in defining the region’s past and present. Founded on common ideologies and interests, their relation remains pertinent in foreign policy and in China’s regional stability strategy. China’s bilateral ties with Russia and North Korea have been strategic ...

Turkish Central Bank sold more than 50 billion US dollars to the market to keep the exchange rate stable. It also raised interest rates. Türkiye’s economy experienced turbulence in the foreign exchange market. The Central Bank took precautions and calmed the situation, but its measures will have medium-term effects. The turning point occurred on March 19 when the Metropolitan Mayor ...

A discussion of the arguments with which Ankara justified joining the initiative. By Halil Özsaraç, (Ret.) Turkish Staff Navy Captain In the first article, I addressed the founding and development story of the “Three Seas Initiative” an imperialist project in which Türkiye was accepted as a “strategic partner”. At this point, it’s worth opening a parenthesis: the “Three Seas” that ...

His rise to the presidency in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in the country’s history. Introduction Burkina Faso, a landlocked West African nation, has experienced significant political and social upheaval in recent years. The rise of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to the presidency in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in the country’s history. This paper delves into the current situation in Burkina ...

Ankara should present itself not only as a bilateral partner but a regional hub. By Mehmet Enes Beşer In a post-reorientation, post-realignment global economy, countries do not wait for foreign investment—they bid for it, mold it, and increasingly drive it. For Türkiye, where the intersection of Europe and Asia gives way to opportunity, not fate, geography is opportunity. And maybe ...

For China, the base is part of a strategic push for the development of a chain of strategic nodes in the Indo-Pacific. By Mehmet Enes Beşer Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base has emerged as a fulcrum of Southeast Asia’s geopolitically charged politics, the fine dance of great power politics and national interests. Bloating Cambodia-China relations at the base have surprised regional ...

Tom Barrack must be declared persona non grata, and Washington’s plan to use Türkiye against Iran and Russia must be discarded. We had previously read the statements made by the new US ambassador to Ankara. The new ambassador talked about bringing Türkiye into line, even taming it with a whip. There are some comments in the Israeli press. They elaborate on how the new ...

From Bush to Obama… Note: Three weeks ago, I began publishing this article, which, due to its length, will be published in three installments. However, the death of Pope Francis and the commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the United States’ defeat in Vietnam and the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War interrupted the ...