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Under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Türkiye, Greece, the United Kingdom, the Turkish Cypriot, and the Greek Cypriot sides will convene for a five-party conference in Geneva on March 17-18 with the purported aim of launching a new process in the Cyprus issue. However, diplomatic engagements so far indicate that this meeting
As of 2025, Russia under President Vladimir Putin presents a complex interplay of political stability, economic challenges, and societal undercurrents. While the administration maintains strong approval ratings and a firm grip on power, economic pressures and a fragmented opposition pose potential challenges to long-term stability. The relevance of questioning Russia’s survival under Putin lies in
The Syrian civil war, ongoing for years, has reached a new dimension with the rebel advances in Aleppo and Hama and the alleged coup attempt in Damascus. The regime of Bashar al-Assad, shaken by both rebel offensives and internal strife, is increasingly under pressure. These developments are not only revealing the weakening control of the
With Donald Trump announcing his victory in the US presidential race, Türkiye is closely watching developments in Washington. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was among the first leaders to congratulate him. Trump’s first term was marked by an unconventional foreign policy that often relied on pragmatism and unexpected maneuvers, which led to a volatile relationship
Greek Cypriot Nikos Christodoulides’ recent meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House marks a historic turning point in (Greek) Cyprus-U.S. relations. The Biden administration’s view of the Greek-Cypriot administered Cyprus as a strategic partner, coupled with the possibility of designating it as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), positions Cyprus as an essential
As Türkiye celebrates the 101’st anniversary of its Republic, the definition of a “democratic, social state based on rule of law,” enshrined in the first three articles of the Constitution, remains fundamental to its founding principles. These three articles form the cornerstone of the constitutional order and are safeguarded against any proposal for change. However,
Terrorism is one of the most sensitive issues facing the country, yet here we are again, shaken by another absurd proposal. To think that the head of a terrorist organization, sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment, could have a platform in Parliament—a notion so outlandish, it serves only to divert public focus. Those proposing this may
Geopolitical developments in the Eastern Mediterranean have given a new impetus to the search for a solution to the Cyprus problem, while increasing the challenges facing the process. The informal 2+1 summit held in New York on October 15th stands out as a de facto sign of the revival of the search for a solution,
Following the assassination of Hassan Nasrullah and 17 other senior Hezbollah leaders, Israel has launched a limited ground operation targeting the organization’s military infrastructure and leadership in Lebanon, which could significantly alter the geopolitical and security balance in the Middle East. As Iran’s most powerful proxy, Hezbollah plays a critical role in maintaining Tehran’s influence
Throughout history, humans have developed weapons driven by the instinct to survive. The earliest weapons were simple tools used for hunting and self-defense, but over time, they became symbols of warfare and mass destruction. This evolution from a hunting tool to a nuclear device capable of annihilating millions reflects the tragic relationship humanity has forged