Syrian students in Türkiye: A bridge between Ankara and Damascus

In the bustling lecture halls of Turkish universities, a quiet but profound diplomatic force is taking shape. The country’s international student population has grown sixfold in a decade, driven largely by Syrians.


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Syrian students in Türkiye A bridge between Ankara and Damascus
Multipolarity is a fact not a choice

Multipolarity is a fact, not a choice

The 61st Munich Security Conference revealed that the global system has been evolving toward multipolarity. Today, we live in a transitory period. In other words, the world is in undeclared chaos. The United Nations system has collapsed, especially after the crime of genocide committed by Israel in partnership with the Western global powers. There is no norm, rule and principle that Israel and its accomplices have not violated since Oct. 7, 2023. The U.N. and other global institutions were otherized and even demonized by the Western countries due to their call on the Israeli government to end its atrocities in Gaza and the international community to take necessary measures against Israel.


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Türkiye has a long history of judicial and legal reforms, dating back to the 19th century. This transformation has been influenced by various factors throughout history. The primary motivation for reshaping the judiciary and legal framework was the push for Westernization during the Ottoman era.

Donald Trump’s remarks on his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin completely upend the official US narrative on the Ukraine war. Since Russia’s invasion, Washington has led Europe and NATO in isolating Moscow. But with Trump’s return, the US is not only abandoning that strategy—it appears willing to concede to Putin’s demands before negotiations even begin.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to office has led to the swift enactment of executive orders and regulatory shifts. Key actions include the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, the termination of birthright citizenship and initiatives to promote blockchain networks and dollar-backed stablecoins. These measures signal a broader effort to reshape United States policy across economic, technological and geopolitical domains.

In an exclusive interview with Murat Kurum, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, conducted by Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) General Director Nebi Miş, the Minister shared crucial updates on Türkiye's post-earthquake reconstruction efforts and urban transformation initiatives.

Trump’s Gaza plan: Illegitimate and irrational

U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled his plan to take over the Gaza Strip and Palestinian lands in general as “real estate development for the future.” The plan is actually to take over the Gaza Strip. He claimed that he would persuade both Jordanian and Egyptian leaders to accept the relocation of about 2 million Palestinians in their countries.


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Trump s Gaza plan Illegitimate and irrational
America's Withdrawal from the International System

America's Withdrawal from the International System

Trump, whose actions were unsurprising given his campaign promises, waged a war to hollow out federal agencies while simultaneously dismantling institutions that held America's claim to leadership in the international system.


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U.S. President Donald Trump continues to make scandalous statements regarding the future of Gaza. His remarks about the expulsion of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip have sparked outrage worldwide. These statements were followed by comments about “an announcement on the annexation of the West Bank within a month” and later, “the transfer of Gaza to the U.S.” and “its reconstruction.”

The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), spearheaded by Germany, represents a transformative effort in the realm of European defense, aiming to create an integrated and effective missile defense system. Launched in October 2022 in response to escalating security threats, particularly from Russia, the ESSI seeks to bolster NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense System (NATINAMDS). While its strategic imperatives and geopolitical ramifications are widely acknowledged, the initiative is also marred by technical, political and financial challenges. Türkiye’s recent participation enhances the initiative by adding strategic depth, creating new opportunities and fostering greater collaboration.

Relations between Türkiye and Greece have been overshadowed by unsolved bilateral problems, especially the Aegean Sea tension and the Cyprus issue, since the 1950s. In addition, disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean have been added more recently, making it even more difficult to keep relations between the two countries free of tensions and crises.

Most observers both in the West and in other parts of the world nowadays discuss the impact of Donald Trump’s return to power in the United States. Following that, most observers have begun analyzing the meaning of Trump’s policies from conceptual and theoretical perspectives. Many Western academicians and intellectuals have been trying to show that Trump’s administration and policies are an anomaly in the Western world. Thus, they mislead the world's public opinion.