Reasons and consequences By Onur Sinan Güzaltan A ceasefire in Gaza emerged from the meeting in Cairo on October 13. Rather than providing answers, the outcome raised more questions: How did we get here? How will the process unfold? What are the next objectives of the U.S. and Israel? And where does Iran fit in? UWI author, political scientist Onur ...
On the recent ceasefire and its regional framework. By Mohammed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt US President Donald Trump is pursuing the elusive “peace” in the Middle East through the gateway of ending the war in Gaza. Trump has tried hard to market himself as a “peacemaker” and end numerous conflicts, hoping to win the Nobel Peace Prize. However, the ...
There are appropriate conditions for building a counterforce Israel’s attack on Doha surprised many. It demonstrated that Israel dares to strike even a country that is neither a party to nor supportive of the Palestinian cause. What else did it reveal? UWI author, historian and political scientist Mehmet Perinçek shared his views. ————————————————————————————————— Israel’s recent attacks on Doha have clearly ...
Presentation at the WAPE congress. By Halil Özsaraç, Retired Navy Captain, Turkish Naval Forces The World Association for Political Economy (WAPE) held its 18th annual forum in Türkiye, hosted by Yeditepe University. The theme of the Forum, held on August 6–8, was “Multipolarity in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities in Political Economy”. Halil Özsaraç, Retired Navy Captain from Türkiye, ...
Regional evaluations and strategies around Damascus. By Mohammad Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt Exciting reports have revealed, in recent days, a new Middle Eastern deal based on Syria relinquishing the Golan Heights to Israel, in exchange for compensation from the Lebanese city of Tripoli. This comes amid persistent reports of the partition of Syria and other Arab countries. Some argue ...
On the future of the ongoing wars in Eurasia and West Asia By Onur Sinan Güzaltan The world keeps turning rapidly, scattering its major pieces out of place. The global political arena is in chaos… The Atlantic’s 500-year advance has come to an end. The old order is collapsing, but a new one has yet to be established. Struggles continue ...
The countries around Iran have a critical responsibility. By Onur Sinan Güzaltan The US joined Israel’s attacks on Iran, and the war grew. Political Scientist and UWI expert Onur Sinan Güzaltan answered our questions about the latest developments in the war. The US targeted nuclear facilities in Iran. What are your views on this issue? The US attacked Iran, ignoring ...
I believe that Arab countries should give a strong push to dialogue and openness with Iran. By Mohamed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt The Middle East is once again awakening to the wisdom of American political maestro Henry Kissinger: “To be an enemy of the United States is dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.” Middle Eastern countries must ...
Even in the wake of Nasrallah’s martyrdom and the loss of their frontline leaders in battle, the spirit of defiance remains unshaken among the Lebanese people. By Özgür Altınbaş, Gürkan Demir, Zafer Alpuğan, from Beirut / Lebanon The farewell to Hasan Nasrallah provides key insights into the new phase unfolding in Lebanon and the broader region. Despite their loss, the ...
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 ...