Politics News

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

NOBEL SUSTAINABILITY TRUST INVITES MARYAM NAWAZ SHARIF TO 2026 SUMMIT

Saadia Ajbaili · August 28, 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

Putin’s Long Rule Faces a New Test

Yabloko's exclusion from the ballot highlights how the war has narrowed legal opposition, leaving only Kremlin-approved parties in the vote.

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

China Builds Power Beyond Its Borders

Beijing's strategy blends trade, infrastructure, and diplomacy, with Xi Jinping set to attend the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan and visit Egypt for the first time in a decade.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Who Could Lead a Future Turkic Union?

Türkiye has the largest population, most diversified economy, and NATO's second-largest military, but may need partners to lead a future union.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

NATO’s Ankara Agenda Moves Into Action

NATO leaders pledged €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026, with European allies and Canada now funding the majority of security assistance.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Migration Crises Are Shifting Across the Globe

Ceuta's crisis highlights shifting pressure points, with thousands stranded in the Spanish enclave after mass crossings.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Russia’s Ground War Is Changing

Moscow has created at least 10 new divisions since December 2022, but many are understrength, highlighting the strain on personnel and equipment.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

France Rewrites Its Post-Colonial Strategy

France is pivoting from its former Francophone colonies to new partners like Kenya, seeking to shed colonial baggage and compete with China and Türkiye.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Taliban Rule Tests International Law

Russia is the only state to formally recognize the Taliban, while others engage without full legal recognition, creating a unique legal limbo.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Germany Rethinks Its Syria Policy

In the first half of 2026, Germany revoked protection status for 23.2% of reviewed Syrian cases, up from 3.7% in 2025.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

CIA Chief’s Moscow Visit Signals a New Channel

The visit marks the first public confirmation of direct US-Russia intelligence contacts since the start of the Ukraine war, offering a potential backchannel for de-escalation.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

A Stable Syria, a Stronger Türkiye, a Safer Europe

The SDF's dissolution on August 25 marks a pivotal step toward centralizing state authority, potentially reshaping security dynamics along Türkiye's 900-kilometre border.

Alvara Merrick · August 26, 2026

The Next Global Powers

India's 6.4% growth forecast and strategic autonomy position it as the top candidate to join the US and China at the highest level of global power.

Ahmet Balakan · August 26, 2026