Houthis in the Crosshairs: Trump’s Red Sea Gamble
Shortly after returning to the White House, Donald Trump wasted no time in re-designating the Houthis as a terrorist organisation. Last week, he escalated his stance by ordering a sustained airstrike...
View ArticleCrisis in the Bazaar: Iran’s Economic Fault Line?
With its geopolitical significance, rich energy resources, and historical depth, Iran has long been a critical actor in international relations. However, the country has recently faced deep economic...
View ArticleDodging the Storm: How Türkiye Can Navigate U.S. Protectionism
No one knows Trump’s next move. The 47th President of the United States appears to be embracing a version of the “Madman Theory,” a strategy once associated with President Richard Nixon. Nixon...
View ArticleMagnum on Human Rights: A Timeless Perspective or a Missed Opportunity?
In cooperation with the world-famous photo agency Magnum Photos and the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the photo exhibition “Human Rights: The Haves and Have Nots” was opened to visitors on 10...
View ArticleThe Rise of the Far Right in Germany: Implications for Refugee and...
The rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reshaped Germany’s political landscape, bringing anti-immigration rhetoric, nationalism, and Euroscepticism into the mainstream. This...
View ArticleTwilight of the Hegemon: Trump, Turmoil, and the End of American Order?
“Acting like a king because he’s too weak to govern like a President!” When journalist Ezra Klein assessed the first week of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, he was not merely describing a...
View ArticleFrom Fighters to Bargaining Chips: How Europe Legitimised the PYD/YPG Threat?
The influence of terrorism extends beyond battlefields, affecting states both directly and indirectly, even outside conflict zones. Although the phenomenon of foreigners joining militant groups abroad...
View ArticleTürkiye in Focus
In this week’s Türkiye in Focus: The controversy surrounding Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest in the corruption case persists. The CHP faces a growing internal divide following Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest....
View ArticleJCPOA Was Just the Start—Now Comes Trump’s Real Iran Test
Most U.S. presidents—especially those who serve two terms—want to leave a mark on history. Each brings their style to the job. Then there’s Donald Trump: the self-proclaimed ‘dealmaker,’ a...
View ArticleReclaiming Order: Why International Law Still Matters
The recent trajectory of global developments, marked by global crises and state responses—or lack thereof—underscores the shortcomings of the international legal order and opens a discussion on its...
View ArticleTürkiye in Focus
In this edition of Türkiye in Focus: President Erdoğan’s first meeting with the DEM Party delegation could signal important developments in the near future. The CHP has concluded its extraordinary...
View ArticleCan Trump drive a wedge between Xi and Putin?
The Trump sequel is anything but a rerun. From eye-popping territorial claims on Canada and Greenland to tariff wars with the world and ceasefire proposals that redraw Ukraine’s borders, Trump 2.0 is...
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