An outlook on what 2026 may bring to a world that is on knife’s edge. By Onur Sinan Güzaltan 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 ...
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. By Onur Sinan Güzaltan 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 ...
Interview to Sputnik Türkiye. By Onur Sinan Güzaltan 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, ...
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 ...
On recent negotiations between Washington and Ankara. On 24 September 2025, Türkiye and the US concluded a contract for the supply of LNG for a period of 20 years, with a volume of approximately 70 billion cubic meters. The next day, on September 25, a meeting between Erdoğan and Trump took place at the White House. Trump urged Türkiye to ...