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Keşmir’de Hindistanlı turistlerin öldürülmesiyle başlayan son gerilimle Hindistan ve Pakistan savaşın eşiğine geldi. Daha önce üç kere savaşan Hindistan ve Pakistan arasındaki problemlerin kökeni esasen Keşmir’de değil, daha gerilerde, 1947’de Hint alt kıtasının Hindular ve Müslümanlar arasında taksim (Partition) edildiği dönemde aramak gerekiyor.

Canadians recently went to the polls in snap elections triggered by the governing Liberal Party. With a considerable voter turnout of almost 70 percent, the polls ended in a Liberal victory that, while slightly short of the needed parliamentary majority, was still unimaginable for the center-left party just a few months ago.

The latest unrest in Syria was precipitated by the circulation of a voice recording, allegedly made by a member of the Druze community, that insulted the Prophet Muhammad. The violence initially erupted in Jaramana and subsequently spread to Sahnaya, a predominantly Druze area on the outskirts of Damascus.

Negotiations are currently underway to end the war in Ukraine and to strike a new nuclear deal with Iran. Given this proximity and high stakes for Turkey, it would seem natural for Ankara to play a role in these diplomatic efforts. Yet despite closely monitoring developments in both theaters, Turkey remains notably absent from the negotiation tables. Several reasons help explain why.

Tunus Asliye Ceza Mahkemesi’nde görülen ve aralarında çok sayıda muhalif siyasetçi, eski kamu görevlisi, iş insanı ve avukat bulunan dokuzu tutuklu 40 kadar sanığın yargılandığı “devlet güvenliği aleyhine komplo” davasının 18 Nisan 2025 tarihinde yapılan karar duruşmasında, mahkeme sanıklar hakkında dört ila 66 yıl arasında değişen hapis cezaları verdi.

Önümüzdeki aylarda başka ülkelerde de yeni savaşların başlama tehlikesi bulunuyor. Bu tehlikenin en yüksek olduğu ülkeleri sırasıyla Güney Sudan, Yemen ve İran teşkil ediyor.

In a surprising twist, U.S. President Donald Trump is now engaging in direct talks with Iran. This is the same Trump who scrapped the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, calling it the “worst deal ever.” Now, just a few years later, he is trying to make a new one—on his own terms.

Recent Israeli airstrikes on military infrastructure in Homs, Hama, and Damascus—coupled with accusations that Ankara is attempting to transform Syria into a Turkish protectorate—underscore the extent to which Israeli officials perceive Turkey’s involvement in Syria as a threat. Ankara argues that the Israeli military strikes are undermining regional stability and counterterrorism efforts against ISIS. But behind this rhetoric lies a much deeper strategic divergence.

In cybersecurity terms, a “zero-day” attack refers to an exploit that takes advantage of a previously unknown vulnerability in software, hardware, or network systems before developers can issue a patch or fix. These attacks are particularly dangerous because they leave targets defenseless, often leading to severe consequences. The Netflix series Zero Day borrows this terminology to depict a large-scale cyberattack that cripples U.S. infrastructure, exposing the vulnerabilities of modern states in the face of cyber warfare.

ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, 2 Nisan 2025 tarihinde yaptığı açıklamayla “Amerikan Ekonomik Bağımsızlık Günü” ilan ettiklerini duyurdu. Trump bu kararı bir zafer gibi sunarken, dünya piyasaları ve birçok uzman için artık bu tarih, küresel ticaret savaşlarının resmi başlangıcı olarak kabul ediliyor.

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group, has sent shockwaves through Turkey. While opposition leaders decry the move as a "coup against our next president," the reaction from Western capitals has been notably restrained or absent.

When the idea of a European army resurfaces, Turkey often emerges as a potential partner. Its strategic location and military capabilities make it an attractive ally. Turkey’s democratic shortcomings have long blocked its EU membership bid, yet it might still play a key role in a new European defense framework. But is Erdoğan’s Turkey a reliable partner or a wildcard?