Ursula von der Leyen
Macron’s China visit: A triumph for Beijing in US rivalry?
| OpinionFrench President Emmanuel Macron paid an important visit to China and met Chinese President Xi Jinping …
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OpinionTürkiye’s Call for International Assistance and the International Community’s Response
By Yücel Acer By Deniz OkumuşNatural disasters, wars, and economic collapse tend to seriously undermine social order and make it impossible to address even people’s most basic needs. During such periods, it becomes difficult for communities to feed themselves, find shelter, receive medical attention, relocate, and communicate with others. Individuals and communities have provided emergency assistance to such individuals, without expecting anything in return, to address basic needs like food, shelter, and medical treatment throughout history.
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OpinionUkraine crisis and the leadership debate in Europe
By Talha KöseThe absence of inclusive, convincing and strong leaders in European capitals is causing great trouble for the continent amid the Ukraine crisis
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OpinionSofa Gate, Draghi: What’s next in Turkey-EU affairs?
By Burhanettin DuranThe most unfortunate reaction to the made-up scandal came from Italy, whose recently appointed prime minister, Mario Draghi, made the following statement: 'I disagree with the way President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan treated Ursula. We must be frank with these dictators but, at the same time, cooperate with them for the sake of our nations’ interests.'
Bu Konuda Daha Fazla
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A new chapter in Turkey-EU relations?
By Burhanettin DuranThe dangerous escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean has given way to dialogue and negotiations.
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Can US or EU adopt a logical position in...
By Kılıç Buğra KanatSince the emergence of the Eastern Mediterranean crisis, there have been a lot of debates and questions regarding the role of the major powers in the potential resolution of this dispute. After Turkey’s calls for dialogue and diplomacy fell on deaf ears in the early days of the crisis, many assumed that one of the major powers would play the role of mediator for this problem.
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Major changes ahead in post-pandemic period
By Burhanettin DuranThe coronavirus pandemic is likely to bring many changes in the world, and nations should start getting ready for them
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Why help? Nations’ motivation in virus aid
By Burhanettin DuranGlobal cases of the coronavirus surpassed 1 million last week. Hardly anyone will be surprised if 2 million people are infected in a week’s time. With the exception of China, the coronavirus outbreak has not reached its peak in any country. Although the high mortality rate in Italy and Spain remains a cause for serious concern, governments around the world are slowly getting over the initial panic. Instead of seizing each other’s medical supplies, they are looking to cooperate.