Russia, the Ukraine War and the Trump Factor. By Yıldıran Acar, Political Scientist In recent years, the Arctic has become an increasingly visible subject in international politics. Climate change, emerging sea routes and the region’s natural resource potential have enhanced its strategic significance. As a result, the policies of Arctic coastal states have become more explicit and more contested. In ...
Revelations of a secret document from the United States’ Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) By Yiğit Saner Yet another round of US-orchestrated negotiations on a peaceful settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis has yielded no results, expectations of an imminent ceasefire continue to diminish. However, exclusive material obtained by our editorial team indicates that Kyiv is not only uninterested in a ...
Posted by by Mehmet Perinçek 7 Min Read January 9, 2026 Peace talks in the Russia-US-Ukraine war have gained momentum. Ukrainian President Zelensky, visiting the US, announced a “20-point peace plan”. Two key issues are at the center of the talks: territory and security guarantees. UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinçek assessed the situation and possible ...
An outlook on what 2026 may bring to a world that is on knife’s edge. The sidelining of hardliners in Zelenskyy’s government over corruption allegations, US Secretary of State Rubio’s refusal to attend the NATO summit, corruption probes against the figures in Brussels who are pro-war against Russia, the distance put between NATO and Europe in the US 2025 National ...
By continuing to fund the war, European countries are attempting to maintain political standing and justify earlier strategic investments. By Feyyaz Erkin Eşli The European Union has scheduled a summit for 18 December 2025 at which member states are expected to decide whether frozen Russian sovereign assets — Russian sovereign assets immobilized by EU sanctions since 2022 — should be ...
The context of ceasefire negotiations and the Turkish perception of these attacks. Ukraine has claimed responsibility for attacks on Russian tankers in Türkiye’s Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea. Therefore, these attacks constitute an open violation of Türkiye’s sovereignty by Ukraine. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement on this matter and condemned these attacks. Targets ...
Interview to Sputnik Türkiye. UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan answered questions from Sputnik Türkiye. Güzaltan discussed the course of negotiations and the new positions taken by global powers, as well as Europe’s stance and Russia’s diplomacy. The fragmented West and a short-lasting agreement Güzaltan says the divisions inside the Trump team, in Europe, and in Kyiv are ...
Experts comment on the proposal. By Yıldıran Acar, Political Scientist The new 19-article peace draft brought to the table in Geneva is being presented in Western capitals as a “diplomatic breakthrough.” However, from Moscow’s point of view, the picture is much clearer: the text does not resolve the root causes of the war; on the contrary, it creates a new ...
What does Trump’s Ukraine plan promise in terms of military, economic and global balances? By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist / Author The peace plan announced by Trump is not merely a diplomatic initiative, but also a comprehensive framework that meets a significant portion of Russia’s long-standing demands and will profoundly affect Ukraine’s future. Although not officially announced by Trump, the ...
The Anatomy of Disinformation Through the Eyes of Russian Experts By Yıldıran Acar, Political Scientist The wars of the 21st century are no longer fought solely with tanks, drones, or missiles. The true battlefield now lies within the human mind in the realm of information, perception, and meaning. For Russian strategists, this new phase of hybrid warfare is not just ...
On the situation of the surrounded Ukrainian army. By Özgür Altınbaş Italian/Russian journalist Vittorio Nicola Rangeloni described the situation in the two cities, where the Russian army has encircled Ukrainian soldiers. Rangeloni said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attempting to buy time by trying to conceal the situation. The journalist said Russia has largely blocked ground supply routes and noted ...
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 ...