The political landscape ahead of the elections on November 30. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein One of the most rewarding and gratifying things about writing is the exchange with readers. Every week, I receive an average of around 80 messages with opinions, reflections, or simply acknowledgments, almost always expressing satisfaction. All of this makes me happy and motivates me to work ...

Bartholomew is indeed carrying out hostile activities towards the sovereignty of the Republic of Türkiye. This question has been back on the agenda following the visit of Bartholomew, the Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch, to the White House on September 15. Bartholomeos, who met with President Trump, stated that they discussed the reopening of the Heybeliada Seminary in Istanbul, the situation ...

If ASEAN is to take the lead on climate, it must break a paradox not through compromise but through change. By Mehmet Enes Beşer There is a stunning paradox at the core of the Southeast Asian model of development, a paradox more desperate with each climate summit, energy crisis, and investment diversion. The ASEAN bloc has subscribed formally to world ...

Rapid advancement of building a war state. By Aiko Fujimoto Following the crushing defeat in the Upper House election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on September 17, with the LDP leadership election set for October 4. During this period, opinion polls showed that while some believed “there was no need to resign,” more than “he should resign.” Multiple ...

On Trump’s aggression against Venezuela and interference into Brazil’s judiciary. The US aggression against Latin American countries is widening its scope. After Venezuela, the US navy has also targeted Colombian citizens in a boat while, the Presidents Trump and Petro are engaging in strong polemics. Simultaneously unsolved is the spat between Brazil and the US, which escalated when a Brazilian ...

Double standards, inability to take action and a lack of international legitimacy. By Erkin Feyyaz Eşli The International Criminal Court (ICC) exemplifies this issue. It was established in 2002 at the initiative of European countries. Over the years, it has repeatedly shown both ineffectiveness and bias. This is particularly evident in cases involving complaints against European states. ICC’s Double Standards ...

A Quest for Peace or a Quest for Strategic Balance? By Yıldıran Acar, Political Scientist Budapest has become the focal point of global diplomacy in recent weeks. One of the biggest reasons is the phone call between Putin and Trump on 16 October 2025, which lasted roughly two and a half hours. This conversation was not merely a “substantive and ...

When the strong cannot achieve their objectives, it is because they have been defeated, and when the weak cannot be defeated and resist, they have won. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein They say the war in Gaza ended after a ceasefire agreed upon between Hamas, representing all Palestinian organizations, and Israel. If the war ended, it’s valid to ask who won ...

China could play a significant role in resolving the situation in the long term, said the minister. By Özgür Altınbaş In recent days, both Pakistan and Afghanistan have suffered losses in clashes. Eventually, the two sides signed a ceasefire agreement in Qatar. The ceasefire deal was brokered by Türkiye and Qatar. China also expressed appreciation for the countries that contributed ...

Needed summit outcome so that the chair’s slogan—Inclusivity and Sustainability—will be more than a theme. By Mehmet Enes Beşer The year has conspired to make ASEAN’s end-October Leaders’ Summit in Kuala Lumpur unusually consequential. Malaysia, chairing under the banner of “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” must navigate a denser-than-usual thicket: renewed tariff salvos from Washington, the still-bleeding crisis in Myanmar, the slow-moving ...