Balancing Principle and Pragmatism By Mehmet Enes Beşer Myanmar’s foreign policy, as with so much of its post-colonial foreign relations, exists in the periphery of paradox: bound by core dicta of non-alignment, sovereignty, and non-interference and dictated more and more by necessity, isolation, and flexible allegiances. Following the February 2021 military coup, when the democratically elected Aung San Suu Kyi ...
From a country struggling only against puppet structures on its borders, Türkiye has positioned itself at the center of global diplomacy By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist The world is going through a transition period in which the global order is now recognized as multipolar and the hegemony of the West, including the US, is disappearing. In this transition period and ...
To turn towards Eurasia would also convey a powerful symbolic signal: that the Philippines will not be a passive arena for competition among the great powers. By Mehmet Enes Beşer The Philippines has long been one of America’s most devoted friends in Asia. Bonded through history, defense relations, and mutual strategic stakes in the Indo-Pacific, Manila has come to be ...
The designated minister for culture and media calls decolonization “a landslide loss of power” and demands to rewrite history serving expansive global policy. Following the recent federal elections, the new German government and its cabinet of ministers is expected to be announced soon. Meanwhile, the country’s expected new chancellor Friedrich Merz has already pushed forward with a further militarization of ...
The Horizon Scan By Kamil Onüçlüler, from London / United Kingdom The “UK foreign policy in a changing world” is the title of the latest Horizon Scanning report published on the 7th of February 2025. Horizon Scanning (HS) can be simply described as a tool of the U.K government to help support strategy development, policy making and operational delivery. The U.K Government use ...
China’s Two Sessions 2025 have delineated a comprehensive strategy to navigate domestic challenges and assert its position on the global stage. By Mehmet Enes In March 2025, China convened its annual “Two Sessions,” comprising the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). These gatherings are pivotal in setting the nation’s policy direction for the coming ...
US Support for Israel Undermines Ankara’s Regional Ambitions By Ceren Ceviz The United States’ decision to approve a $7.4 billion arms sale to Israel, including bombs, missiles, and other military equipment, has drawn sharp criticism from Türkiye. This move, demonstrating unwavering support for Israel from Washington, runs counter to the interests of Ankara, which seeks stability and a peaceful resolution ...
The report forecasts a divergence of Türkiye’s relations with Russia and Iran. The Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), known as a think tank close to the government in Türkiye, published its predictions for Türkiye’s foreign policy in 2025. The report titled “SETA Security Radar: Türkiye’s Geopolitical Environment in 2025” included assessments on how global developments will be ...
Iran is facing a new reality and has no choice but to adapt its demands. By Masoud Sadrmohammadi The sudden and unopposed fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, which has been the central topic of global political discussions over the past three weeks, has also captured attention in Iran. This event holds particular significance for the Iranian government and people because ...
The new party’s executive chairman outlines his positions, and makes recommendations also for Türkiye. By Özgür Altınbaş One of the most prominent organizations in recent times, especially on social media, is the American Communist Party. The founding of the party was announced on July 21, 2024. Among its founders are Haz Al-Din, Jackson Hinkle, Rev Laskaris, who have received millions ...