Why Türkiye’s Engagement with the SCO is Strategically Essential for Both Sides
Türkiye has been the crossroads of civilizations for a number of decades, a unique geopolitical standing that bridges Europe and Asia, NATO and the Middle East, Islam and secularism, democracy and strategic pragmatism. Yet Türkiye’s own position within the world system has been constrained by its participation in Western alliances, above all NATO and the […]
ASEAN Must Institutionalize Climate Action Before It’s Too Late
Climate Change in Southeast Asia: From Warning to Emergency As the planet approaches critical ecological tipping points, climate change has evolved beyond an environmental concern—it is now a civilizational emergency. Southeast Asia, home to more than 650 million people, is at the frontline of this crisis. The region’s densely populated deltas, low-lying coastlines, and rich […]
The US–China Clean Energy Race
🔋 A New Era of Clean Energy Competition The global clean energy race between the United States and China is accelerating—driven by record-breaking green tech subsidies. With billions flowing into sectors like solar energy, EV batteries, hydrogen technology, and wind power, both superpowers are shaping a new phase of industrial policy. This is not just […]
The United States’ New Strategic Vision for West Asia
🗺️ US Expands Strategic Plans for West Asia Amid Regional Tensions As multiple fronts remain active—from Gaza to Iran—the United States is introducing a new geopolitical strategy for West Asia. In a comprehensive interview with Anadolu Agency, US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Representative for Syria, Tom Barrack, outlined key points of Washington’s evolving approach. […]
Southeast Asians Still Believe in ASEAN
But It Must Change to Earn Their Confidence ASEAN has been at the very center of Southeast Asia’s political, economic, and diplomatic order for over five decades. It has preserved peace in a region formerly shattered by strife, facilitated trade integration, and become a convenor of dialogue between great powers. But in recent years, its […]
Can Chinese Cinema Compete with Hollywood?
Translated by Elif Ozturgut The roots of Chinese cinema date back to the early 1900s. By the 1930s, Shanghai had become the hub of a ‘golden age.’ During this period, a socially conscious film movement, often labeled as left-wing, was prominent. Notable works from the era included Cheng Bugao’s Spring Silkworms (1933) and Wu Yonggang’s […]