The rising voice of the Global South / China-Africa Forum
This year marked the 8th summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The first summit of the Forum, which is held every three years, was in 2000. The Forum was widely attended. The leaders of 53 African countries, the chairman of the African Union Commission, the UN secretary general and heads of various international […]
Türkiye will strengthen BRICS
Türkiye announced its interest in joining BRICS. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said: “We welcome the increasing interest in BRICS from neighboring states, including important partners like Türkiye. Naturally, this will also be on the agenda of the BRICS next summit which will be chaired by Russia. The organization may not be able to meet all […]
Changing international order and Turkish-Chinese relations
The title was taken from a think tank (Center for China and Globalization) event at which Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was the keynote speaker. In the 21st century, Turkish-Chinese relations are developing on this basis, both influencing and being influenced by the multipolarity of the international order. Behind the scenes of Fidan’s visit Fidan […]
Neoliberalism is collapsing, and anti-American forces have won in Europe
The results of the European Parliament (EP) elections held between June 6-9 delivered a significant shock to the neoliberal Atlanticist parties. In France, Jordan Bardella, the candidate of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally Party, increased his party’s vote share by 8 points compared to the 2019 elections, achieving 31.47% of the vote, making his party […]
Fighting Corruption in China
According to the news on Chinese state television CCTV, Bai Tianhui, the former general manager of China Huarong (Hong Kong) International Co., was sentenced to the death penalty for committing bribery at the session of the Tianjin Second Intermediate People’s Court in May. October 28, 2024. In addition to this decision, the court ruled that […]
The trend of class struggle in the USA
In the US, contradictions within the ruling classes are intensifying, evolving into a conflict. Despite court orders, the Texas National Guard continued to obstruct the US Border Patrol and placed barbed wire on January 23, signaling their defiance. This action was supported by governors from 25 Republican states through a joint declaration, aligning with Texas. […]
Xi-Biden Meeting and the Course of US-China Relations
Attending the APEC Summit in the US, Xi’s meeting with Biden was low-tension and concluded with several mutual agreements. However, the future of the two countries’ relations doesn’t seem promising. The Biden-Xi meeting was arguably the most anticipated and significant bilateral summit of 2023. Throughout the year, the two major nations clashed over several issues—from […]
3rd Belt and Road Forum and the rising voice of the New World
The 3rd Belt and Road Forum ended last Wednesday. During the two-day forum, Chinese President Xi Jinping described the Belt and Road Initiative as ‘part of a great struggle against colonialism and development injustice’. The Belt and Road, which is also described as the largest such initiative in human history, completed its Third Forum after […]
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-3: The City of Harmony and the Gateway of Opportunity
The Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture is one of the most beautiful stops in Xinjiang. It is China’s gateway to Central Asia. Its capital is Gulja, or Yining in Chinese. It is located 500 kilometers west of Urumqi, on the border with Kazakhstan. Historically, it was a key point for caravans, and today, it is a […]
BRICS South Africa Summit: Towards the End of the Liberal Order
Founded in 2009 and initially focusing on finance, development, and trade cooperation, BRICS is evolving into a structure that will yield significant geopolitical and geostrategic outcomes in favor of the oppressed peoples of the world, with the inclusion of new members at its latest summit held in South Africa during the third week of August. […]