Any significant change in the regional balance inevitably generates reactions. But it would be premature to assume that Mecca will automatically produce an opposing formal alliance
Any significant change in the regional balance inevitably generates reactions. But it would be premature to assume that Mecca will automatically produce an opposing formal alliance
Netanyahu's ultra-conservative government has been progressively sowing the seeds of discord with Türkiye, especially after Ankara gained the upper hand in Syria and started helping rebuild the countryIlnur Cevik
In a system increasingly comfortable with turning land into wasteland and political prisoners into objects, the crocodiles may get more immediate legal protection than people inside the prisonRaed Mohammed Mahmood Amer
Friedrich Merz acting wisely and skillfully on the international stage is an asset that benefits Germany as a whole; however, against a backdrop of growing strategic uncertainties, it does not appear sufficient to bring a fundamental turnaround
Unreliable passage through the Strait of Hormuz will continue to force a structural adjustment in the global economy, with losers slowly and painfully giving way to distant and often unlikely winners.Christopher Smart
Rather than addressing isolated crises in Somalia, Türkiye has sought to contribute to long-term development of institutions capable of delivering security, public services, economic opportunity, and governanceAbdulfattah Kasim Mohamud
Emine Erdogan, by championing child safety, challenging the hegemony of 'techno-colonialism,' and driving global ecological initiatives, has demonstrated that the role of the modern first lady can be a powerful force for structural changeMeryem İlayda Atlas16 July 2026
Whether NATO 3.0 ultimately contributes to greater international stability or accelerates geopolitical fragmentation will depend not only on the alliance's future evolution but also on how China and NATO manage their growing strategic interactionVusal Guliyev14 July 2026
250 years after the foundation of US, Americans agree on the need to maintain alliances and a major role in world affairs, but do not agree on all alliances or on wars of choice.Robert Stephen Ford13 July 2026
The "Flamingo protests" deserve close attention not only because of their potential impact on Albanian politics, but also because of what they may reveal about the future trajectory of Albania’s European integration.Marlind Laci10 July 2026
As old assumptions underpinning the Western security order begin to erode, one reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: Türkiye is no longer a peripheral actor in the global security equation.Esra Karataş Alpay 10 July 2026
Despite the provocations, the official stance remained clear: Syria is steadily moving toward a new phase of international partnerships.Alexander Seale09 July 2026
Israel's government is the most isolated in the nation's history, facing international legal scrutiny and eroding global legitimacy. In this state, Israel is burning through its last remaining diplomatic cards to lash out against its critics.Ramzy Baroud09 July 2026
As each Gulf state has sought to strengthen its own security and deterrence capabilities, NATO's Ankara summit is critically important in determining whether NATO will become a stronger component of these emerging security policiesBetul Dogan Akkas08 July 2026
What will truly be tested at the Ankara summit is whether signatures can be translated into hard capabilities, capabilities into actionable doctrine, and doctrine into a coherent strategic vision for the allianceUtku Asker08 July 2026
Türkiye, as proof that states building agency early in the technopolar order are rewarded, is already demonstrating the path that strengthens the NATO from within.Erman Akilli08 July 2026
War has diminished economic prospects of both countries, with medium-term outlook appearing relatively gloomy. What commenced as rapid offensive in February 2022 has metamorphosed into military and economic war of attritionAdam Yousef
Election of Mohamed Nur should be interpreted not merely as the conclusion of a political contest, but as the dawn of a new chapter. The litmus test will be whether the speakership can forge a consensus between different dynamics and groups.Tunc Demirtas
