In this issue, Insight Turkey, deals with the events in world politics with the interpretation of Turkish and foreign authors. The issue discusses how U.S. President Donald Trump won the presidential election, and the changes and challenges that Trump brought to the U.S. domestic and foreign policy.
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Needless to say, Trump was proven wrong. nor is there any reason to believe that his predictions will turn out to be true any time soon
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Whatever happens between the U.S. and North Korea in the current crisis, the Asia-Pacific will continue to constitute the locus of global hegemonic struggles in the long run
In the wake of rising geopolitical tensions among major global powers, rising far-right movements and xenophobia, economic protectionism and regional turf wars, nation-states are strongly reasserting themselves
It is time for global actors to take some initiatives against the security crisis led by the unpredictable regime in North Korea
When it comes to the Middle East, it has been a common occurrence to witness that Western governments occasionally accuse certain countries in the region of breaching fundamental human rights.
Since Trump took over the presidency, there has been a lack of strategy in U.S. foreign policy
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China is trying to complete its internal consolidation and regional connectivity through initiatives. However, patient observers will not have to wait long to witness the gradual transformation of China's cautious attitude into one of global, diplomatic proactivity
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During the G20 Summit in Hamburg, world leaders have to find answers to two important questions: What is the reason behind the damaged relations between member countries and how is the extent of their support to the fight against global terrorism?
Instead of making empty promises, world leaders should discuss how to fight global problems during the G20 summit in Hamburg
At such a period of time, more constructive policies that will not lead to another conflict in the Gulf and the Middle East are needed
The only reason behind the Gulf crisis may not be Trump's 'selling security to rich countries' policy. The financial deal between the parties might also have played a big role
The recent developments in international politics show us that the U.S. seems to have already lost its superpower statue
We must find answers to a number of key questions: are the U.S. and the U.K. assuming the leadership of an emerging coalition? Is an alliance between Germany and France still feasible? Could Turkey work more closely with Italy, Spain and the U.K.?
The words and phrases "leading from behind", "retrenchment" and now "America first" all provide a fuzzy set of conceptualizations so that some may even consider a soft beginning of isolationism in U.S. foreign policy.
For Trump, who previously called climate change "a hoax" and closely followed the advice of Steve Bannon, the headmaster tasked to preserve his populist appeal since the campaign trail, the decision is simply meant to realize a campaign pledge.
Donald Trump's inability to determine the U.S.'s domestic and foreign policies are causing uncertainty in the global political system
The AK Party has taken sufficient courage from President Erdoğan's return, feeling more confident to renew itself with new reforms for the future of Turkey
Turkey is a country that can continue its relations with European countries without the tutelage of the EU
The latest meeting between Trump and Xi gave no concrete indication of whether any discussion on how the fluctuating relationship between the U.S. and China will continue in the future
The old continent is rapidly losing its promise to preserve human dignity, fundamental rights and liberties in the deep abyss of its exaggerated fears