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A turning point in America's support for Israel

31 Temmuz 2025, Perşembe

The recent support of 27 Democratic senators for Senator Bernie Sanders’ resolution to suspend arms shipments to Israel marks a pivotal moment in the history of Israel’s influence on American politics. For decades, both Democratic and Republican politicians treated Israel’s security as virtually untouchable. Narratives portraying U.S. aid to Israel as being in America’s interests, casting Israel as a victim fighting terrorism, and blaming Palestinians for rejecting peace dominated U.S. political

The ‘Worst-Case Famine Scenario’ in Gaza and the ‘Conscience of Humanity’

29 Temmuz 2025, Salı

A new report by the UN's Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative describes the situation in Gaza as the "worst-case scenario of famine." Widespread hunger, malnutrition, and disease have driven hunger-related deaths to unprecedented levels. Since March, Israel’s total blockade—now supported by a U.S.-backed plan to centralize aid distribution under Israeli control—has become one of the clearest signs that starvation is being used as a method of war. Since the Hamas attack

The Latest in America’s Trade War

24 Temmuz 2025, Perşembe

We are approaching a critical turning point in the trade wars launched by President Trump through sweeping tariff hikes. On April 2—declared by Trump as “America’s Liberation Day”—he announced a standard 10% tariff on all countries, with even higher rates for those running trade deficits with the U.S. After a sharp backlash from markets, Trump postponed the tariffs until August, offering countries like Canada, Mexico, the EU, Japan, and China the chance to strike bilateral trade deals. So far, deals

When Trump and Netanyahu's Visions for Syria Collide…

23 Temmuz 2025, Çarşamba

In the seven months since the fall of the Assad regime, Syria has made significant progress toward political stability. However, the recent unrest in Suwayda is a sobering reminder that the road ahead remains long. Under the leadership of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new administration has made notable strides in both fostering reconciliation among diverse groups and gaining international diplomatic recognition. From the easing of international sanctions to the establishment of constructive relations with

The limits of Trump's Ukraine strategy...

10 Temmuz 2025, Perşembe

During his presidential campaign, Trump stood out with his promise to end the war in Ukraine. But so far, he’s failed to come up with a viable strategy. Back then, he strongly opposed aid to Ukraine. Even while in office, Trump tried to pressure Russia into peace by occasionally halting aid packages approved during the Biden administration. He broke away from Biden’s policy of isolating Russia and offering continued support to Ukraine for “as long as it takes,” but his approach hasn’t delivered

The new US-Israel playbook on Iran

29 Haziran 2025, Pazar

The United States has entered a new phase in its long-standing effort to limit Iran’s nuclear ambitions and prevent it from becoming a nuclear power. The 12-day war that ended with a ceasefire revealed a deeper level of U.S.-Israel cooperation—one that could become the new formula for stopping Iran’s nuclear progress. Previously, strategies combined covert operations like the Stuxnet cyberattack with diplomatic pressure to force Iran into negotiations. This latest conflict, however, showed that

Is a war with Iran imminent?

12 Haziran 2025, Perşembe

Reports that the U.S. State Department has withdrawn its diplomats from Iraq and authorized the departure of military families from the region have intensified speculation that an Israeli strike on Iran could be imminent. Coupled with President Trump’s pessimistic remarks on nuclear talks with Iran and the UK’s warning against threats to maritime traffic, the signals point to the possibility of looming military confrontation. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) initiating a vote on Iran’s

The Los Angeles Protests: Immigration, Violence, and a Power Struggle

10 Haziran 2025, Salı

The protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration’s efforts to deport "illegal" immigrants have become the top item on America’s political agenda. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in California sparked wider demonstrations and outbreaks of violence that quickly escalated beyond small, local protests. In addition to being home to a large Hispanic population, California is a Democratic stronghold with cities like Los Angeles that are known as “sanctuary cities” for undocumented

The End of the American Century? Interdependence, Soft Power, and the Liberal Order

08 Haziran 2025, Pazar

Last month, Joseph S. Nye, Jr. and Robert O. Keohane, who recently passed away, published an article in Foreign Affairs titled The End of the Long American Century. In it, they argue that America’s soft power has been weakened as a result of Trump’s policies. The authors contend that the U.S. cannot sustain its military and economic power without soft power, and they warn that Trump’s steps—such as imposing tariffs, withdrawing from international agreements, and adopting punitive policies toward

Harvard's Showdown with Trump

31 Mayıs 2025, Cumartesi

The Trump administration continues to target America's elite universities, which it accuses of failing to adequately combat antisemitism on campuses and practicing discrimination under the guise of diversity. Having previously focused on Columbia University, the administration announced the cancellation of approximately $400 million in funding, forcing the university to compromise by altering its protest and security policies. After turning its attention to Harvard University for some time, the