The war between Russia and Ukraine is increasingly spilling into the Black Sea, turning a vital commercial waterway into a zone of growing risk for civilian shipping. For Türkiye, whose trade with both Russia and Ukraine is substantial, the consequences could extend far beyond maritime security. Recent attacks on civilian vessels have already raised alarm in Ankara. On August 4, ...
Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Last week, the main agenda in Türkiye was the developments in Syria. Politicians, security officials and journalists are discussing moment by moment the developments and Türkiye’s position. Also, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meeting, the wars in Ukraine and Palestine were discussed. Minister ...
In 2023, the People’s Republic of China purchased 91% of the oil produced by Iran. Anxious with that, US President Biden is working on passing a law to impose sanctions on China for its oil purchases from Iran. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Iran has transformed into a construction site. What we see is an extraordinary development in the economy. In ...