By Mehmet Enes Beşer Singapore’s ascendancy as a maritime nation-state is perhaps one of the best instances of strategic foresight and anticipation in modern economic history. Through leveraging favorable geographical location, superior infrastructure, and strong governance, the city-state has established itself as a vital link in global supply chains, making use of its ports and other facilities. However, the international ...

By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist The developments of the past several years, which began with October 7 and continued with the US-Iran war, have reached a point where they can no longer be interpreted merely as a conflict dynamic. Indeed, although these conflicts have their own internal balances, they have, in general, triggered the beginning of a fundamental transformation. While ...

To answer the question posed in the title of this article, it is useful to outline certain contextual facts regarding the conjunctural background of the Mecca Agreement, signed between Türkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, which is stated to be the result of approximately 2.5 years of preparation. To summarize: 1. The global weakening of American hegemony has two fundamental consequences ...

Türkiye had another busy week on the political agenda. The “Framework Law,” which sets out the legal basis for the process called “Terror-Free Türkiye” by the government was passed after a vote in Parliament. Another news of the week was the meeting in Ankara between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. Meanwhile, political reactions to Ukrainian attacks ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer Throughout ASEAN’s existence, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has always been a cornerstone in terms of regional stability and development in Southeast Asia. With the advent of new global political developments, the ability of ASEAN to adapt and retain its centrality is put to the test. During its Chairmanship in 2025, ASEAN faces various problems ...

Egypt has not been absent from the regional coordination landscape, nor does it need to prove its presence by joining new military alliances or blocs. Cairo remains committed to coordination with its partners, foremost among them Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, but on its own terms and in line with its national interests and established principles. At the heart of ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer The first test of the Mecca Defense Agreement will be in Yemen. The international press is now asking the same question: What will Türkiye do as the Houthis continue to strike Saudi Arabia? And on the morning of 9 August, the first report of an attack hit the wires. Houthi forces announced that they had struck ...

By Ethem Sancak, Deputy Chairman of Vatan Party (Türkiye) The international conference entitled “The Alliance to Prevent a Great War,” organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18–19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the coming days. The conference, which featured presentations by ...

A few days ago, at Al-Safa Palace in Mecca, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a document titled the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.” Its core clause stipulates that an armed attack on any of the three signatory states is deemed an attack on them all—a formulation that, according ...

By Mehmet Enes Beşer As the long-running trade dispute between the United States and the People’s Republic of China develops into a complex phenomenon that has ramifications for international markets, Southeast Asia is one of the regions affected most significantly. With Southeast Asia playing a significant role in international trade, as the main economic agents of the region increase tariffs ...