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“Go to Türkiye”: The Offer Maduro Rejected

The world is still reeling from the shock of the U.S. operation that saw Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro taken to New York, when a far more striking scenario surfaced behind the scenes of global politics. According to multiple reports, Maduro was offered a deal just before the operation: step down from power and relocate to Türkiye. The offer was reportedly rejected. The revelation has reignited debate over the scale of secret contacts between Washington and Caracas—and Türkiye’s growing weight in global power calculations.

EUReflect NewsJanuary 5, 2026

Politics · International Relations

Bulgaria and the Euro: a Long-Prepared Integration, Not a Sudden Leap

Bulgaria’s euro adoption in 2026 is not a sudden leap but the result of decades of monetary discipline, low debt, and convergence. Inflation and political instability stem from global and structural factors, not the euro, which merely reveals realities already in place.

Kadir DuranJanuary 5, 2026

Politics · International Relations

Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan — Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses

Derya SoysalJanuary 5, 2026

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Midnight Operation in the Caribbean: The Maduro Crisis

A reported U.S. operation to capture Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro marks a major break with international norms, challenging sovereignty and presidential immunity. Rooted in long-standing ideological, energy, and geopolitical tensions, the move exposed the fragility of Venezuela’s centralized system and risks regional instability. The muted global response suggests a shift toward raw power politics and spheres of influence over established rules.

Abdullah Yakup ÜnerJanuary 4, 2026

Politics · International Relations

The Personalization of War: Venezuela and Iran-Israel Examples

The article argues that contemporary conflicts are increasingly defined by the “personalization of war,” where violence shifts from states and structures to targeted individuals. Using Venezuela and the Iran–Israel conflict as case studies, it shows how complex geopolitical, economic, and strategic dynamics are reduced to the actions of specific leaders or figures, thereby legitimizing interventions, assassinations, and sovereignty violations as moral necessities. This individualization of violence erodes traditional legal and ethical frameworks of war, blurs the line between war and peace, and transforms political conflict into a permanent global manhunt. Ultimately, the article warns that replacing collective responsibility with individual guilt risks undermining sovereignty, international law, and the very meaning of legitimate violence.

Abdullah Yakup ÜnerJanuary 4, 2026

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Bulgaria Steps Into the Euro Era

Bulgaria has officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st member of the euro area and completing a long-planned step in its EU integration. The move grants Bulgaria greater influence within EU financial decision-making and is seen by Brussels as a milestone for economic stability and integration.

Botakoz UnbayevaJanuary 4, 2026

Politics · International Relations

Kazakhstan: A country of the future between Asia and Europe?

Derya SoysalJanuary 3, 2026

Politics · International Relations

U.S. Launches Overnight Operation in Venezuela, Trump Claims Maduro Captured

The United States carried out a military operation in Venezuela overnight, triggering explosions in Caracas and other regions and leading to the alleged capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, according to statements by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Botakoz UnbayevaJanuary 3, 2026

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From History to Law: A New Phase in Franco-Algerian Relations

Algeria’s parliament has criminalized the French colonial period, defining it as a state crime and opening the door to compensation claims. France views the move as hostile to dialogue, deepening long-standing tensions over memory, sovereignty, and regional politics.

EUReflect NewsDecember 29, 2025

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The Year of “Central Asia Plus” Summits and Their Implications for Regional Cooperation and Sustainable Development

In 2025, Central Asia reshaped its foreign policy through an unprecedented series of “Central Asia Plus (C5+1)” summits with global powers. This diplomacy strengthened multi-vector engagement, advanced regional institutionalization, and positioned the C5 as active, strategic actors in global geopolitics.

Farrukh KhakimovDecember 29, 2025

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$145 Billion Lost to Corruption in Afghanistan

According to SIGAR’s final report, nearly $145 billion spent by the United States on rebuilding Afghanistan over 20 years was squandered due to corruption, poor planning, and institutional failures. Massive funding for security forces failed to produce lasting stability, while repeated warnings from watchdogs were largely ignored. The outcome was a strategic, financial, and human failure.

Botakoz UnbayevaDecember 27, 2025

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Kyrgyz Republic | United Nations Security Council 2027–2028

Kyrgyz Republic | United Nations Security Council 2027–2028 Uniting Nations for Sustainable Peace

Kadir DuranDecember 27, 2025

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Advancing Economic Partnership: Outcomes of the Central Asia plus Japan Summit

The 2025 Central Asia + Japan Summit elevated relations to a new phase by institutionalizing cooperation at the leaders’ level. The Tokyo Declaration and the CA+JAD Tokyo Initiative, with a ¥3 trillion target, set concrete goals in trade, investment, infrastructure, energy transition, and technology. Japan deepened cooperation in transport corridors, energy (nuclear and renewables), industrial value chains, and digital sectors, while strengthening its soft power through education, capacity building, and cultural diplomacy. The summit confirmed Japan’s role as a long-term, rule-based, and non-competitive partner in Central Asia.

Khujabekov UbaydulloDecember 24, 2025

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From COMECON to the SCO: Eurasia’s Transformation

This study examines continuity and change in Eurasian multilateralism from COMECON and the Warsaw Pact to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Unlike its Soviet-era predecessors, the SCO adopts a flexible and pragmatic model linking security and economic development. However, this flexibility also limits the organization’s ability to manage internal disputes such as Kashmir and Afghanistan. The SCO is best understood not as a fully formed alternative order, but as an evolving experiment in Eurasian multilateralism.

Samuel DreessenDecember 23, 2025

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Tokayev Calls for Renewed Global Trust

Tokayev Calls for Renewed Global Trust, UN Reform and Stronger Middle-Power Role

Derya SoysalDecember 21, 2025

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From People to Industry: How President Mirziyoyev Is Shaping the Future of New Uzbekistan

The official visit to Japan clearly demonstrated President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s political character, governance style, and strategic vision. This trip was not only about diplomacy—it showed how and where he intends to lead New Uzbekistan, with clarity and determination.

Nurmamatov NurmuhammadDecember 20, 2025

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The EU’s Ukraine Funding Dilemma

The European Union is approaching a critical decision on how to finance Ukraine’s estimated €137 billion funding needs for the 2026–2027 period. EU leaders meeting in Brussels remain divided between using frozen Russian state assets and relying on new EU-level borrowing. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has framed this decision as a turning point for Europe’s strategic autonomy and security. The outcome of the summit will reveal whether the EU can convert its geopolitical ambitions into sustainable financial and political action.

Botakoz UnbayevaDecember 18, 2025

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High-Level Forum in Turkmenistan dedicated to peace and trust

Derya SoysalDecember 15, 2025

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Pakistan–Uzbekistan: A New Regional Nexus

Pakistan–Uzbekistan relations have evolved from cautious diplomacy into a strategic, economy-driven partnership centered on trade, transit, and regional connectivity. Pakistan positions itself as a gateway linking landlocked Central Asia to global markets via its ports, while Uzbekistan seeks diversified access routes and energy cooperation. Despite security and infrastructure challenges—particularly in Afghanistan—the partnership has the potential to reshape regional integration across South and Central Asia.

Uroosa KhanDecember 13, 2025

Politics · International Relations

Turkmenistan Celebrates 30 Years of Permanent Neutrality

Turkmenistan marks 30 years of permanent neutrality with the inauguration of a new national monument and a major exhibition of achievements. The country highlights its active diplomatic role, cultural heritage, and commitment to peace, sustainable development, and international cooperation.

Derya SoysalDecember 11, 2025

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France Stands Firm as Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia Boycott Eurovision Over Israel

France will participate in Eurovision 2026 and criticizes Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia for boycotting the contest over Israel’s inclusion. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called the boycott “obscurantism” and argued that culture should not be politicized. The dispute reflects growing divisions in Europe over how to handle the Israel–Gaza conflict in cultural arenas.

Zhansaya NurlanovnaDecember 5, 2025

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Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and European Council President António Costa adopted a joint statement

Tokayev says Kazakhstan and EU bound by comprehensive cooperation based on trust and mutual understanding

EUReflect NewsDecember 4, 2025

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Consultative Meetings: An Effective Mechanism of Regional Cooperation in Central Asia

Since 2018, annual Consultative Meetings have helped Central Asian countries build stronger political trust, enhance regional cooperation, and coordinate policies on security, trade, energy, and development. These summits have improved unity, boosted economic ties, and led to major joint initiatives, with the 2025 meeting further expanding cooperation and admitting Azerbaijan as a full member.

Qodir Djurayev December 3, 2025

Politics · International Relations

Ukraine Between Hammer and Anvil: Trump’s 28-Point Controversial Peace Plan

The Trump-led 28-point peace plan pressures Ukraine to accept military limits and territorial concessions while Russia continues advancing and refuses to retreat without gains. Europe feels increasingly isolated but backs Ukraine’s sovereignty. Negotiations remain tense, and the article warns that an unbalanced deal could lock in long-term instability and permanently reshape global geopolitics.

Zeynep GüneyDecember 3, 2025

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