Izzet Enünlü

Finally It Happened

A Simple Invitation to NATO‍

Zelensky’s European Tour

‍Zelensky the Kingmaker

Harris is not Biden

State Elections in Germany

Tourist Go Home

Ukraine’s Special Operation in Russia

VPs of Presidents

Protests in Venezuela: the possibility of a Belarusian scenario

Biden No More

Loose or not to Loose

The West should decide if they are supporting Ukraine to win the war or not to lose the war and also should realise that this war can be either won or lost.

Elections French Style

On Sunday, the second tour of the French snap legislative elections concluded. The result was far from the expected and many people were pleasantly surprised

Orban and Different Aromas of the Far Right

Trump Vs Biden

President Biden concluded the debate on his feet and did not crawl out, but did not give any reason for the voters to choose him except Trump is a bad choice for the Presidency

Small Big Steps

The US-Ukraine security agreement and the G7 loan out of frozen Russian assets. What did the Global Peace Summit bring to Ukraine and what are the main conclusions?

Political Genius or Gambler

Macron’s domestic policies may be highly unpopular but he repeatedly demonstrates that he can take difficult decisions proving his value as a leader

Crossing One More Red Line

USA and Germany crossed red line and granted permission to Ukraine to use the weapons to strike inside Russia

Russian-Ukrainian War as a Chinese Laboratory

Commemoration of Two Genocides

May 18 and 21 are mourning days for two Nations. The two nations that are connected both by culture and geography suffered genocide at different times from the same perpetrator under different names - Circassians from Russian Empire and Crimean Tatars from the Soviet Union.

A Helicopter Crash in Iran

Putin Reshuffles the Cards

While the Kremlin adapts and intensifies its attacks both on the battlefield in Ukraine and with covert operations in the West, also works on ameliorating its weaknesses

China on the Cross Roads

As an authoritarian regime China may feel its place is together with Russia but its prosperity relies upon its cooperation with the West

Diplomacy of War, Diplomacy of Presidents

The Meeting of Two Presidents in Washington

Turkey needs Europe to exit from its financial crisis and the West needs a strong ally to keep its Southern borders

Landslide Victory in Turkish Politics

Terror Attack in Moscow is not New Nord Ost

Despite the overwhelming evidence against the islamic extremists as the culprit, Putin in his speech on the terror act did not mention ISIS but pointed his finger towards Ukraine

Ambiguity of Macron, Transparency of Scholz

While Macron expressed that their banner will be “never let Russia win” the war in Ukraine, Scholz pointed out that they will never take the initiative of an escalation.

President Zelensky was in Istanbul

As Turkey orients itself away from Russia, its value for Europe increases. Its strong relation with Ukraine definitely improves its position.

Jigsaw Pieces

While Europe is struggling to ramp up its military industry and lacks the man force to build up their army to defend against a Russian threat, Turkey has already a fast developing military industry and an impoverished unqualified young population.

Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up

European leaders finally realise that Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine is not just a local conflict close to their borders but a first step to destabilise their countries and extend Russian influence towards the Baltic countries and the West.

Conspiracy Theories

The blood of Navalny is on Putin and a newcomer needs not to deal with a popular leader. So is it possible that a plot is in preparation against Putin? Endless conspiracy theories can be produced when it comes to Russia.

If not Avdiivka, then let's give Marinka

Russia is always trying to find “unity” between itself and Ukrainians, but even the perception and celebration of Christmas or New Year demonstrates a completely transparent

Principle countries

The enemy of my enemy is my friend - an old proverb that is completely losing relevance in the new global world. Why? Explains Turkish columnist Izzet Enyunlu.

Crimea: the strategic goal of the Russian-Ukrainian war

Why the Crimean Peninsula is at the center of the geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine, explains Izzet Enyunlu