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Kazakhstan–U.S. Relations: A Strategic Partnership Entering a New Era

Increase of the USA-Kazakh Partnership

Derya Soysal · November 12, 2025

The Commemoration of Atatürk in Brussels

87th anniversary of the passing of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Brussels

Derya Soysal · November 11, 2025

Azerbaijan Victory Day in Netherlands

Azerbaijan Victory Day in Netherlands

Derya Soysal · November 11, 2025

From Vision to Strategy: Türkiye’s Sixteen-Article Manifesto for the Future

The Century of Türkiye represents neither a transient political slogan nor a temporary electoral narrative, but a comprehensive, long-term project of national construction.

İsmail Polat · November 11, 2025

Europe Doesn’t Want a “Turkish Scapegoat”

Why Europe Prefers the Balkans Over Turkey The European Union’s enlargement strategy has taken a decisive turn: the Western Balkans are moving forward, while Turkey remains frozen in its accession process. This is not accidental , it’s the result of political, strategic, and institutional choices. Here are the key reasons why the EU prioritises the Balkans over Turkey

Kadir Duran · November 10, 2025

From Budapest to Washington: Trump’s Ukraine Policy and the Emerging U.S. Strategic Outlook

The article examines the shifting dynamics of U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, focusing on the Russia–Ukraine war and Washington’s evolving diplomatic and strategic posture. Following the announcement—and subsequent denial—of a Trump–Putin summit in Budapest, the administration’s approach has alternated between negotiation and deterrence, illustrating the contours of what analysts are calling the emerging “Trump Doctrine.” This doctrine emphasizes selective engagement, reducing U.S. exposure in Europe while reinforcing strategic interests in other regions. The piece explores how domestic political pressures, alliance dynamics, and battlefield realities in Ukraine have shaped U.S. decision-making, revealing a foreign policy defined by strategic ambiguity and recalibration rather than coherent withdrawal.

Samuel Dreessen · November 8, 2025

50 Days of Survival: Stop or Go? The ultimatum putting Belgium under pressure

50 Days of Survival: Stop or Go? The ultimatum putting Belgium under pressure

Kadir Duran · November 8, 2025

C5+1 Washington Summit: Central Asia’s Strategic Core

The C5+1 Washington Summit (6 Nov 2025) strengthened U.S.-Central Asia cooperation on critical minerals, infrastructure, and supply chains. Uzbekistan emerged as a regional leader, driving economic modernization and strategic partnerships.

Nodir Oblaqulov · November 8, 2025

Azerbaijani embassy in Turkmenistan commemorates Victory Day

Azerbaijani embassy in Turkmenistan commemorates Victory Day

EUReflect News · November 8, 2025

A New Era Begins for the Media of the Turkic World in Almaty

Turkey and Kazakhstan Sign a Historic Agreement and Belgium Prepares to Take on a Strategic Role By Kadir Duran / Bruxelles Korner

Kadir Duran · November 6, 2025

Security Without Trust? The EU–Türkiye Information Gap

Despite Türkiye’s long-standing participation in the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations, the absence of a formal Security of Information Agreement (SIA) between Ankara and Brussels continues to undermine institutional trust, information exchange, and policy coordination. This article examines Türkiye’s political dialogue and alignment within the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), evaluates the legal and institutional challenges arising from the lack of an SIA, and analyses the broader consequences for EU–NATO relations and European strategic autonomy.

EUReflect News · November 6, 2025

“The United States and China agree to open a military-to-military communication channel aimed at resolving any emerging issues.”

Elbek Qo'chqarov · November 5, 2025

Leaders Gather in Brussels for a Defining Moment in Europe’s Enlargement Path

The Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels brought together leaders from Ukraine, Moldova, Serbia, Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia with top EU officials. The meeting marked a turning point, framing enlargement not as a procedural step but as a strategic priority for Europe’s future. Ukraine and Moldova have advanced reforms at historic speed, while Western Balkan countries reiterated their goal of joining the EU by 2030. Held ahead of the European Commission’s 2025 Enlargement Report, the summit emphasized that enlargement is a strategic investment in Europe’s geopolitical resilience, democratic credibility, and long-term integration.

Olha Pashchenko · November 5, 2025

New York enters a new political era

At only 34 years old, Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of the American metropolis, becoming the first Muslim mayor in the city’s history and one of the youngest to occupy the office in more than a century.

Kadir Duran · November 5, 2025

EU Report: Türkiye Aligns Just 4% with Russia Sanctions

This paper analyses Türkiye’s engagement with the European Union’s Common Foreign, Security and Defence Policy (CFSP/CSDP) in 2025. According to the European Commission’s annual report, Türkiye’s alignment rate with the EU’s restrictive measures and statements on Russia dropped to only 4%, the lowest in recent years. This figure symbolises Türkiye’s strategic transformation from an integration-oriented candidate to a regional power seeking autonomy within a multipolar world order. While Ankara continues to contribute operationally to EU-led missions, it maintains selective alignment—balancing between Western expectations, economic interdependence with Russia, and regional influence. The study argues that Türkiye’s limited alignment reflects not isolationism but a pragmatic form of strategic autonomy that positions the country as a balancing actor—indispensable for European security but politically detached from the EU’s normative core.

İsmail Polat · November 5, 2025

Kazakhstan has tripled its investment in education and science

Kazakhstan has tripled its investment in education and science and will continue strengthening the role of artificial intelligence through global academic cooperation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced at the International Forum of Strategic Partners Kazakhstan – The Land of Academic Knowledge

EUReflect News · November 4, 2025

Following the Path of Islam Karimov

Islam Karimov (1938–2016), the first President of independent Uzbekistan, was the key architect of the country’s post-Soviet nation-building project. His leadership combined political independence with the creation of a national ideology that he viewed as essential for state survival and legitimacy. Karimov redefined Uzbekistan’s identity by reviving historical memory, celebrating figures like Amir Timur and Alisher Navoi, and replacing Soviet symbols with new national emblems. He balanced religion as a source of unity and morality while curbing extremism and implemented language reforms to strengthen national consciousness while preserving diversity. His model, based on ideology, history, religion, and language, remains a blueprint for achieving stability and unity in multi-ethnic, transitional states.

İsmail Polat · November 4, 2025

Dutch Centrist Rob Jetten Claims He Won a Close Election Race

Dutch centrist leader Rob Jetten and his party D66 claimed victory in a tight election, positioning him to become the youngest prime minister in the Netherlands. The result marks a shift away from the far-right dominance of recent years, as Geert Wilders’ PVV lost ground to smaller parties. Despite D66’s win, analysts warn that forming a coalition will be difficult in the country’s increasingly fragmented political landscape. Jetten called for cooperation on key issues such as economy, migration, climate change, and housing, while experts stress that the far right remains influential and public trust in politics is still very low.

Olha Pashchenko · November 4, 2025

The Turkic Century Isn't a Choice. It is Destiny!

“The End of the Old Map” explores how the collapse of traditional Eurasian trade routes—through Russia and Iran—has forced a historic realignment of global logistics and power. The text argues that the “Middle Corridor,” traversing Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan, is not a choice but a necessity shaped by geopolitical crises. With the Northern and Southern corridors paralyzed by war and sanctions, the Turkic heartland emerges as the strategic backbone of a new Eurasian order. This transformation—driven by logistics, energy, digital infrastructure, and defense integration—is redefining the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) as a geopolitical and economic force. The paper concludes that the unification of the Turkic world is not romantic idealism, but a historical compulsion dictated by modern geography and global competition.

Abdullah Yakup Üner · November 3, 2025

Moroccan Sahara: A Historic Turning Point Driven by Royal Leadership

Moroccan Sahara: A Historic Turning Point Driven by Royal Leadership

Radouan Bachiri · November 3, 2025

Moroccan Autonomy Plan as the Sole Basis for Sahara Solution

UN Security Council Adopts Historic Resolution: Moroccan Autonomy Plan as the Sole Basis for Sahara Solution

Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-Kba · November 2, 2025

Energy Empires: The Companies That Rule Global Power

The 21st century has transformed energy from a mere economic commodity into a strategic instrument of global power. This article explores how five energy corporations—Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, and PetroChina—function as hybrid entities operating at the intersection of economics, politics, and diplomacy. Using a historical-political lens, it argues that these firms are no longer corporate actors but geopolitical institutions that influence state policies, determine market stability, and shape international relations. The research highlights how national energy sovereignty, state capitalism, and market-driven geopolitics merge within these entities, producing a new form of “energy empire” where corporate decisions yield geopolitical consequences. Ultimately, the study redefines energy not as fuel but as power itself.

İsmail Polat · November 2, 2025