Introduction: The Rediscovery of Central Asia The statement made by the President of the European Commission at the EU–Central Asia Samarkand Summit in 2025—“Central Asia was once the middle of nowhere; today it is the center of everything”—is not merely diplomatic […]

Türkiye sits at the center of one of the world’s most contested regions. It possesses a combination of geographic, demographic, economic, and military advantages unmatched by any of its immediate neighbors. Yet these advantages coexist with diplomatic fragility, alliance mistrust, […]

Mali, one of West Africa’s landlocked countries, has been facing a fuel shortage since September. Because electricity production in the country relies on oil-powered thermal plants, the lack of fuel oil has shut these plants down. As a result, the […]

Executive Summary Two landmark diplomatic meetings in early November 2025 — the 3 + 1 Energy Ministerial in Athens (Greece, Cyprus-Greek Cypriot Administration, Israel, United States) and the C5 + 1 Summit in Washington (the U.S. and the five Central […]

The Vatican’s recent announcement that Pope Leo will make his first overseas visit to Türkiye has drawn both religious and political attention worldwide. Though officially described as a pilgrimage rather than a diplomatic mission, the visit is expected to have […]