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Turkey and Israel After the Break: Armed Confrontation or Regional Rivalry?
For more than 15 years, Turkish–Israeli relations have been marked by persistent tension, shaped by overlapping factors of military strength, geopolitical rivalries, and economic…
Zalmay Khalilzad: U.S. Strategy and a Controversial Legacy in Afghanistan and the Middle East
Zalmay Khalilzad: Between the Architecture of U.S. Strategy and a Contested Legacy in Afghanistan and the Middle East
Zalmay Khalilzad stands among the most consequential…
Afghan Quake Leaves 1,200 Dead, Thousands Injured, Rescue Efforts Hampered in Remote Areas
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night has risen to more than 1,200, with around 3,000 people injured, according to Afghan…
Shanghai Summit: Diplomatic Showcase for Tehran or a New Chapter with China?
The simultaneous presence of leaders from China, Russia, and India at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin has given the meeting unusual weight. For…
From Gaza to Africa: Why Turkey’s Star Rises as Israel Fades
While Israeli propaganda projects Tel Aviv as a “regional superpower” reshaping the Middle East, the reality tells a different story. Turkey, working quietly but deliberately, is…
Le Monde: Did Russia Run a Recruitment Drive in South Africa Resembling Human Trafficking?
The French newspaper Le Monde has reported that South African influencers are accused of encouraging young women to travel to Tatarstan to assemble drones, by promoting the Russian…
Can the India-China Rapprochement Redefine Geopolitical Balances?
From the Himalayas to the Middle East: Can the India-China Rapprochement Redefine Geopolitical Balances?
After decades of border disputes and strategic rivalry, a cautious…
Three Possible Moves by Iran
On August 8, 2025, the Peace and Relations Agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia was signed in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev,…
Our Future Can Not Be Built Through Violence
Nearly half a century of unrelenting conflict has left Afghanistan exhausted, socially divided, politically isolated, educationally paralyzed, and economically crippled. We have…
Europe Between the Shadow of Trump and Putin
Europe’s geopolitical landscape is undergoing profound changes as a result of the Russian–Ukrainian war. The consequences extend far beyond the immediate battlefield and current…