Opinion

OPINION - Africa reflected at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Diplomatic wisdom in action
Türkiye’s development of more inclusive, result-oriented, and locally focused cooperation with regional institutions such as IGAD and the African Union can help transform multilateralism into a functional mechanism
OPINION - Africa reflected at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Diplomatic wisdom in action
Türkiye’s development of more inclusive, result-oriented, and locally focused cooperation with regional institutions such as IGAD and the African Union can help transform multilateralism into a functional mechanism

OPINION - Türkiye’s security shift: a new role in Europe’s defense begins in the Western Balkans
Erdogan has consistently framed his country’s role as a 'win-win' partner, offering security assistance and economic cooperation while asserting Türkiye’s strategic necessity for Europe’s long-term stability

OPINION - Trump’s war on US' trade deficit with tariffs
No one but Trump truly knows whether tariffs are here to stay or open to negotiation. But if these tariffs persist for a long time, we may see even more global supply chains shift toward regional supply chains

OPINION - The war on student activists and the disappearance of academic freedom in the US
By focusing on suppressing pro-Palestinian activism rather than addressing actual antisemitic threats, Project Esther leaves Jewish communities more vulnerable while simultaneously eroding civil liberties and academic freedom

OPINION - Will Trump abandon Washington's security commitments to Taiwan?
With China remaining as a primary US competitor, Washington will still look to contain Beijing, meaning Washington's security support for Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Philippines likely won't disappear

OPINION - Annalena Baerbock’s controversial UN bid
Annalena Baerbock has lacked the instinct necessary for political success, as has the outgoing German government with its personnel decision. Germany's position in the international arena has not benefited from this decision