International Relations News

SCO Signals a Shifting World Order

The SCO summit in Bishkek brings China, Russia and India together as major powers seek greater influence in an increasingly multipolar international system

Ipek Tuncer · September 1, 2026

The 104th Anniversary of Turkish Victory Day Celebrated in Brussels

On the occasion of Victory Day, the Embassy of Türkiye in Brussels commemorated the historic 30 August 1922 victory.

Akın Karataş · August 31, 2026

US Deploys Laser Against Border Drones

The US military has used a high-energy laser system to disable three cartel-linked drones near the US-Mexico border. The operation highlights Washington’s growing reliance on directed-energy technology to counter emerging threats along the southern border.

Ipek Tuncer · August 31, 2026

US-Iran Tensions Escalate

The United States and Iran have resumed direct military exchanges after a month-long lull, with US forces striking Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran retaliating with missile attacks on US bases in Jordan. The escalation has raised fresh concerns over regional security and the safety of one of the world’s most important energy routes.

Ipek Tuncer · August 31, 2026

Kyrgyzstan Marks 35 Years of Independence at Brussels Embassy

At the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence, the official address in Brussels framed sovereignty as a strategic project linking domestic judicial reform, digital modernisation and the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway to deeper partnership with the European Union.

Akın Karataş · August 30, 2026

US and Venezuela Strike Oil Deal

The United States and Venezuela have announced a landmark agreement that would give Washington control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves. The deal is expected to attract more than $100 billion in private investment and generate over $209 billion in tax revenues for Venezuela, although key details about its implementation remain unclear.

Ipek Tuncer · August 29, 2026

Cairo–Beijing: A New South-South Partnership

Xi's first Egypt visit since 2016 comes as bilateral trade tops $19 billion, but Cairo seeks to address a structural imbalance by attracting Chinese factories to the Suez Canal zone.

Amr Yehia · August 29, 2026

Europe’s Growing South American Role

The EU-Mercosur trade deal, now provisionally in force, gives South American nations a third major economic partner beyond China and the US.

Ahmet Balakan · August 28, 2026

EU Backs Strategic Companies

New rules allow larger equity investments and add defence-related activities to the EIC's remit, signalling a shift toward project-based support.

Ahmet Balakan · August 28, 2026

EU Recalibrates Its US Strategy

Brussels keeps €93bn in retaliatory tariffs suspended but ready, as it seeks to balance trade ties with strategic autonomy.

Ahmet Balakan · August 28, 2026

A New European Bloc?

The E5 format, which includes the UK despite its EU exit, could form the nucleus of a new strategic bloc, with members focusing on defence production and military mobility.

Alvara Merrick · August 28, 2026

Italy’s Foreign Policy Turns Right

Meloni's government has moderated its Euroscepticism, seeking to influence EU policy from within, notably on migration, rather than confronting Brussels.

Ahmet Balakan · August 28, 2026

Europe’s New Dividing Lines

Defence spending across the EU is set to hit €454bn in 2026, with 23 member states already meeting the 2% GDP threshold, but priorities diverge sharply.

Ahmet Balakan · August 28, 2026

EU Tightens Migration Control

Irregular border crossings into the EU fell by 37% in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary Frontex data.

Ahmet Balakan · August 28, 2026

NOBEL SUSTAINABILITY TRUST INVITES MARYAM NAWAZ SHARIF TO 2026 SUMMIT

Saadia Ajbaili · August 28, 2026

Kazakhstan’s New Parliament: The Qurultai

Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially registered 145 deputies of the Qurultay, the country’s new unicameral parliament, with their parliamentary mandates taking effect, today, on August 27.

Derya Soysal · August 27, 2026

Regional Powers Rethink Libya

Ankara's new 'One Libya' policy includes direct talks with Haftar's camp, while Cairo reopens channels with Tripoli, signaling a shift from proxy rivalry to pragmatic engagement.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Wars Reshape Global Trade

Global merchandise trade grew 3.2% in early 2026, but Middle East shipping disruptions and Black Sea grain shocks are expected to hit harder in coming data.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

China and U.S. Compete to Reinvent Agriculture

China's new plan targets 725 million tonnes of grain by 2030, while U.S. exports hit $171 billion in 2025.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Zero Waste Becomes a Global Policy

The UN's Advisory Board on Zero Waste has selected 20 cities to pilot waste prevention and circular production systems, aiming to replicate successful models globally.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Climate Powers Choose Different Paths

The EU's binding 90% cut by 2040 contrasts with China's industrial strategy and US deregulation, creating a fragmented global approach.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Pakistan Invests in Nuclear Fuel Security

The Rs60 million allocation for uranium exploration in Bannu Basin and Kohat Plateau is part of a broader strategy to tap into an estimated $7 trillion mineral wealth, though large-scale extraction will need foreign investment.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026