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The Western Balkans: A New Frontier for Turkish Organized Crime
In recent decades, the Western Balkans have become a key crossroads where historical legacies and modern geopolitics meet. Among external actors, Türkiye has played...
Realpolitik Reborn: Power and Pragmatism in the New Global Order
The global order is undergoing a quiet yet profound transformation. The liberal international system built post-World War II and rooted in shared rules, open...
Japan and South Korea: Vital partners in the New Uzbekistan
Authors: Marin Ekstrom and Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
Uzbekistan has recently commenced construction of a new airport in Tashkent, valued at $2.5 billion, as a symbol...
Explainer: Reforms Outline for the African Union
Over the past years, the question of adopting necessary reforms has been raised for the African Union, the continental organization comprising 55 African countries....
Taiwan Is for Sale
The world is closely watching the potential meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, which could take place at the APEC summit at the end...
Beyond Megawatts: Water as the Hidden Backbone of AI and Energy Infrastructure
The exponential rise in electricity demand, driven by AI infrastructure and high-performance computing, has introduced new stressors. Water is a critical yet often overlooked...
The Post-Gaza Rebalancing in the Middle East
On October 9, when the Gaza ceasefire took effect, it was regarded as the first phase of a 20-point peace plan drafted by the...
Anchoring the Future of Regional Trade in the CPEC
In the southwestern corner of Pakistan, where the Arabian Sea meets the rugged Makran coast, Gwadar Port stands as one of the most ambitious...
German reunification? Nein
As the establishment political center in Germany clings to power, sociopolitical disunity and profound disaffection have created a new East-West divide.
The elites’ use of...
America’s Shadow War at Sea: The Legal Grey Zone of the U.S. “Drug Boat” Strikes
In recent months, a series of videos surfaced on Donald Trump’s social-media platform, showing what appeared to be drone footage of small vessels exploding...