This analysis addresses the transformation of foreign trade strategies from a liberalization-oriented framework toward a diversification-focused structure in an era of global uncertainties.

What were the dominant themes on the agenda at COP30? Why was Australia not selected to host COP31? How did Türkiye emerge as the deal-maker in the COP31 hosting battle? How is Türkiye's rising climate profile taking shape?

The central question this paper addresses is what happens to the credibility of mediation when negotiations are actively undermined by one of the parties that the process is trying to reconcile.

How are Turkish-American relations evolving during Trump 2.0? What agenda items could be covered during the Sept. 25 meeting? How will Erdoğan and Trump view the emerging global politics? How aware is Trump of the significance of U.S.' relations with Türkiye? How indispensable is the U.S. from Türkiye's point of view?

The protests that began on 28 December 2025 as a reaction to the worsening economic conditions in Iran gradually expanded, spreading beyond Tehran to other cities, most notably Isfahan, Mashhad, Kermanshah, Lorestan, Fars, and Karaj.

The SAHA Expo 2026 showcased over 1,700 companies, more than $10 billion in exports, 200-plus new systems and Türkiye's growing defense industry leadership