A summary of rising tensions world wide. By Onur Sinan Güzaltan The phrases in the title of this article belong to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The threat of a global war isn’t just on Vučić’s mind. But on everyone who’s been following world affairs even a little. Is World War III an unavoidable threat? To better understand Vučić’s remarks, it’s ...
Interview with Dr. Shoaib Khan, academic at the Center for Central Eurasian Studies at the University of Mumbai By Onur Sinan Güzaltan The question of India’s political direction has long been on the international agenda. Most recently, the cordial appearances of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Chinese and Russian counterparts at the Shanghai Cooperation Meeting in China have ...
Russia’s rock legend Viktor Tsoi’s verses indicate the path ahead. By Onur Sinan Güzaltan Autumn has arrived in Moscow with an unusually sunny spell. Muscovites are out on the streets, enjoying the city before the long winter sets in. Cafés, bars, restaurants are packed to the brim. With the name of “City Day,” Moscow celebrates its 878th birthday with festivals, ...
The Trump-Putin meeting opened doors for the start of a new era in the international order. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein The recent meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States in Alaska has connotations that go beyond bilateral relations and delve into a perspective of global interest. It is worth saying right from the start of this analysis ...
There are irreconcilable contradictions that will only be solved, one side defeating the other. By Onur Sinan Güzaltan US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15. Reports indicate that the two leaders discussed a range of issues, with the war in Ukraine at the top of the agenda. UWI author, political scientist Onur ...
Rather than a turning point, the meeting served as a stage for discussing realities. By Adem Kılıç, Political scientist The Trump–Putin Summit in Alaska highlighted many of the impasses surrounding the future of the Russia–Ukraine War, which has been ongoing for three years and has fundamentally changed numerous approaches, from NATO’s structure to perceptions of global security. While headlines about ...
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 ...
This troubling revelation should also serve as a wake-up call for Ankara. By Yiğit Saner An unfortunate revelation has come to light from Kuwait that raises serious concerns about the conduct and intentions of several Western diplomats stationed in Kuwait City. According to Turkish newspaper Aydınlık, a WhatsApp group —comprising representatives from countries including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, ...
On Sunday, July 6, Theory magazine held a workshop titled “Russia–Ukraine War and the Istanbul Talks: Is Peace Possible in Ukraine?” As the Russia–Ukraine war continues with no end in sight, Türkiye’s role as a potential mediator is again in focus. On Sunday, July 6, Theory magazine held a workshop titled “Russia–Ukraine War and the Istanbul Talks: Is Peace Possible ...
Peace is out of reach…The war is far from over… Ukraine has hit Russia’s strategic nuclear bombers and sabotaged rail lines. In doing so, it targeted both Russia’s new nuclear doctrine and Russian civilians. So, it’s no surprise that the Istanbul peace table fell apart without any real outcome. And now, it’s back to war… What is happening on the ...