War, Peace and Regional Stability in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyRea9kovqM The International Center for Transatlantic Studies hosted a discussion between Emil M. Hasanov and Georgian diplomat Valeri Chechelashvili on the evolving security environment in Eastern Europe and the South…
Managed Rivalry in a Fragmented World: Trump’s 2026 China Visit and the Reconfiguration of Global Power Politics
AbstractPresident Donald Trump’s 2026 visit to China reflects a defining moment in contemporarygeopolitics. Rather than signaling a diplomatic breakthrough, the meeting with President XiJinping underscores a deeper structural transformation in…
The Islamabad Peace Talks: U.S.–Iran Negotiations, Pakistan’s Mediation, and China’s Influence
Abstract The Islamabad Talks of April 2026 brought together delegations from the United States and Iran under Pakistan’s mediation, with China’s influence looming in the background. Despite marathon negotiations, no…
Bulgaria 2026 and Romania 2025 Elections and EU Eastern Line: Comprehensive and Comparative Analysis
Executive Summary and Introduction The parliamentary elections held in Bulgaria on April 19, 2026, marked a critical turning point, ending the country's chronic political fragmentation over the past five years…
The Global Currency
Abstract This article explores the dominance of global currencies, focusing on the dollar and the euro, and the absence of viable alternatives outside the West. It examines the failure of…
Echoes of the Past: Iran’s Current Crisis, Energy Politics, and the Strait of Hormuz
باد آورده را باد میبرد What the wind brings, the wind will take away — Iranian proverb Abstract This article examines Iran’s current crisis through the lens of historical parallels…
The Impact of 5G Technology on Financial Markets, Geopolitics, and Power Dynamics
BRIEFING NOTE The Impact of 5G Technology on Financial Markets, Geopolitics, and Power Dynamics 5G technology is not merely an infrastructure that enhances speed and efficiency in financial markets; it…
Ali Larijani’s Elimination and Iran’s Shifting Power Dynamics
Abstract This report examines the political trajectory and elimination of Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most influential figures across parliament, security, and diplomacy. It traces his career milestones from his…
The Iran Crisis, the Strait of Hormuz, and Implications for Global Energy Security
STRATEGIC INFORMATION NOTE Introduction This strategic note examines the geopolitical implications of rising tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical maritime chokepoints in the…
İran Devlet Yapısının Dayanıklılığı ve Rejim Çöküşü Olasılığı – İSTİHBARAT DEĞERLENDİRME RAPORU
Introduction Recent developments in the Middle East have intensified geopolitical tensions and renewed international debates regarding the stability and sustainability of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Escalating military pressure, regional…