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Sumud's impact—Part 2: who does the Mediterranean belong to?
The Sumud Flotilla failed to reach its destination on its second mission to draw attention to the Gaza blockade, but it did reveal the "unknown sovereignty map" of the Mediterranean. This civilian movement—while its activists, many of whom are close friends of mine, were subjected to severe pressure and torture—shook military and geopolitical equations and laid bare the helplessness of states in the face of Israel in many respects. The attacks on the latest flotilla have shown us this: The Mediterranean
24 May 2026
Why won't Kennedy assassination documents get declassified?
Washington is being rocked by the allegation that the CIA raided the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and seized documents related to the "Kennedy Assassination." It is also being said that the documents contain classified records concerning the CIA's notorious MK-Ultra mind control program. This claim was first made on May 13, 2026, by Jesse Watters of Fox News. According to an article written by Roger Stone, who is known to be close to Trump, the controversy intensified because
23 May 2026
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The impact of Sumud – Part 1: Israel is getting Ben‑Gvir‑ized
I’m about to head out to welcome our Sumud activist friends who are landing in Istanbul. By the time you read these lines, the brave representatives of humanity’s cause for Gaza will have told what happened to them during the three days they were held captive. I want to listen to them for hours. Everyone – especially the media – will ask them how they felt hearing the inhuman behavior of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir, the insults he spewed while foaming at the mouth. As someone
23 May 2026
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Trump tightens ranks ahead of November elections
It would not be surprising if Trump's deeply unpopular standing becomes a liability for Republicans in the congressional elections to be held in November. Voters, who are already complaining about the economic impact of the war with Iran, may take out their frustration on Republicans in the midterms. Depending on the weight of that backlash, it is possible that both the Senate—the upper chamber of Congress—and the House of Representatives could flip to the Democrats. Even if the Democrats only capture
23 May 2026
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Has Türkiye once again become a focal player in the new global world order?
Over the past month, a striking picture has emerged in the world media regarding Türkiye. For many years, international media read Türkiye through domestic political disputes, economic crises, tensions with the European Union, and human rights inquiries, but now they are talking about a completely different Türkiye. Today in the Western media, Türkiye is mentioned as an actor that sustains NATO’s southern flank, influences Black Sea security, is called to the table in Gaza diplomacy, has become
19 May 2026
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Some thoughts on the Beijing Summit...
US President Donald Trump adopted a more hawkish stance toward China during his first term and even at the beginning of his second term. Trump now appears to have stepped back from that hawkish posture. He may have realized that the deep interdependence of the US and Chinese economies makes it difficult to exert greater pressure on China. During his first term, Trump argued that China had taken American jobs away from Americans and promised to bring those jobs back to the United States. He reinforced
18 May 2026
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Can the US and China avoid the “Thucydides Trap”?
During a meeting in Beijing with US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly remarked on tensions between the United States and China by asking: “Can China and the US overcome the so-called ‘Thucydides Trap’ and create a new model for relations between major powers?” The Athenian general Thucydides was the first-hand chronicler of the 27-year hegemonic conflict between Athens and Sparta — the Peloponnesian Wars — fought between 431 and 404 BC. Considered the intellectual father
17 May 2026
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Why a return to war is looking more likely...
The deadlock in US-Iran negotiations, unlike before the war, comes not from the nuclear issue but from the focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Today, the key issue is no longer the technical details of the nuclear program or uranium enrichment, but rather how much political and strategic control Iran will gain over the Gulf. The Trump administration entered the war aiming to destroy Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities and, if possible, to change the regime, but although it achieved
14 May 2026
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America's Hormuz Moment!
The "Suez Moment" of 1956 remains in memory as a symbol of the collapse of the British Empire. Now, referencing that "Suez Moment," people are talking about "America's Hormuz Moment." According to many analysts, the "Hormuz Moment" could bring about a fracture for the United States similar to what the Suez Crisis inflicted on Britain. Interestingly, Israel finds itself among the main actors in both of these historic events. In 1956, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser ended Britain's dominance
10 May 2026
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Why Türkiye's defense industry revolution is being met with excitement across the region
Turkish modernization began with a process born from the needs of the defense industry. First, the modernization or procurement of military equipment from the West led, step by step over time, to the alignment of all institutions with the Western axis. Türkiye's relationship with the West is not very similar to that of other countries. Ottoman modernization was a sophisticated process in its own right. However, the hegemony that the West established across the entire world after the First World
10 May 2026
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US-China rivalry in the shadow of the oil crisis
The global economy is once again being tested through energy supply and demand security. The war and tension in the Gulf region increase risks in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a hub for energy transfers, causing a new wave of shock in oil markets. Today, the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of the world's oil and natural gas passes, is not only a transit point for oil and natural gas but also a determinant of global economic stability. The continuation of the current uncertainty
07 May 2026
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Rowing in a swamp!
If you’ve noticed, the war between the US and Israel with Iran has turned into a “narrative war” or a “perception war.” There is no strategic victory on the horizon, but US President Trump keeps saying he has won a great victory. In fact, he says even this great victory is not enough and he wants more. It seems that Trump’s behavior is largely related to domestic politics. A tug-of-war is going on between the US and Iran. It is a race of “who can endure more pain.” Who will give up first? Who will
06 May 2026
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The militarization of Germany and Japan
We are living through a complete disaster. Writers and thinkers were expressing this ten years ago. After World War II, the last pillars of the world—built with great cost, meticulously crafted—are also collapsing before our eyes. The world constructed in 1945 was a system of balances. Every entity was balanced by its opposite. It was a multi-layered system of checks. There existed, so to speak, an engineering achievement. For example, in that world, it was impossible to make an absolute defense
04 May 2026
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Debate over "loyalty" in the Trumpist camp..
The pro-Israel hawks in America are in a veritable race to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from pulling back before bringing Iran to heel. The Israel Lobby, meanwhile, appears to have launched a political lynching campaign against those in the Trumpist camp who oppose war with Iran. Of course, this campaign also implicitly targets U.S. Vice President JD Vance. During his visit to Israel last October, Vance’s decision not to go to the Western Wall in Jerusalem disturbed Zionist circles. When
03 May 2026
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Trump's decision creates crisis in Tel Aviv: Netanyahu is desperate
The Israeli newspaper Maariv claimed that Trump extended the ceasefire by opposing Netanyahu's expectations regarding Iran, and that this caused unease in Tel Aviv. The newspaper wrote that due to the prolonged war, Israel is experiencing serious wear and tear in both the military and public opinion. In a striking analysis, the Israeli newspaper Maariv claimed that a serious disagreement has arisen between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Iran policy.
30 April 2026
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A ceasefire in name only as Gaza continues to burn...
Two hundred days have passed since the ceasefire reached as a result of the clashes between the occupying Israeli forces and Hamas in Gaza. During this period, mutual clashes stopped, but the ceasefire never stopped the Israeli side's aggression. It is as if the ceasefire agreement means only one side disarming and remaining unresponsive to attacks. CURRENT TOLL OF THE ONGOING GENOCIDE IN GAZA According to the latest data from the daily field reports published by the Palestinian Diplomatic Center
30 April 2026
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Türkiye's potential to become a hub for energy and finance
It is anticipated that the tension between Iran and the U.S. will bring about significant changes in the global energy and financial equation. So what will be the reflections on Türkiye of the possible change in the global energy and financial equation? BECOMING A HUB COUNTRY IN ENERGY Because the Strait of Hormuz is closed, the flow of oil and natural gas from the Persian Gulf to the world has stopped. A prominent alternative is to transport natural gas from Azerbaijan, Russia, and Turkmenistan,
30 April 2026
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What the Trump assassination attempt brings to mind...
The assassination attempt against Trump shook the world. For American society, which is armed to the teeth, presidential assassinations are not all that surprising. To date, 47 presidents have served in the U.S. There have been at least 40 assassination attempts against them. Four presidents lost their lives: Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy. Presidents like Jackson, Roosevelt, Ford, Reagan, and Bush were among those who survived – some with serious injuries, some with minor ones, and some
30 April 2026
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How did Zionists mislead the U.S.?
After the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran, much has been made of the fact that Zionist information sources misled Trump. Of course, among these sources, Netanyahu's name stands out the most, but since he is an executive, what is really being questioned is the U.S.'s – or Trump's – information sources. Indeed, the names of institutions and organizations operating in the U.S. have also begun to be mentioned among the misleading information sources. These are mostly organizations that continue the
30 April 2026
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France, Greece, Israel: how does Ankara view proxy country mobility?
The U.S./Israel‑Iran war (but deeper down, the Ukraine‑Russia war) has caused global and regional fractures. All of these directly concern Türkiye. There is a negative concentration especially over Cyprus. While the Israel‑Greek Cypriot administration‑Greece axis is being institutionalized, French President Macron is giving “implicit guarantees” to Athens against Ankara. As Türkiye increases its presence in NATO, some EU leaders are working to establish an alternative “EU NATO.” Is an EU NATO possible?
29 April 2026
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