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Trump Backs Netanyahu and Post-Election Iran Strikes as Israel Votes Under Nuclear Panic
A US-Israeli plan for fresh strikes on Iran after upcoming elections, a bitter Israeli election fought under the shadow of war, and a rare US-brokered ceasefire in a starving Ukrainian city have converged to define a year of global crisis.
Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan Intel Chiefs Land in Tehran as US-Israel Strikes Loom
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sent top intelligence officials to Tehran in a rare joint visit, as reports say the US and Israel are planning new attacks on…
Democracy for Sale: How War, Debt and the AI Boom Let the Powerful Drain the World
A year of converging crises—from planned Iran strikes and Israel's pivotal election to a record debt burden and a trillion-dollar AI gamble—has exposed a global…
# A World at Breaking Point: War, Debt and the AI Gamble Reshape the Global Order
A convergence of wars, record debt, an artificial intelligence spending boom and accelerating climate breakdown pushed the global order to its limits in 2026, w…
Arms Trade Profiteering Drains Public Coffers as Global Insecurity Escalates
Record military spending, a trillion-dollar artificial intelligence gamble and spiraling debt pushed the world to breaking point in 2026—while hospitals, school…
# The Great Drain: How War, Debt and an AI Gamble Broke the Global Economy in 2026
A year of record military spending, spiraling government debt and a trillion-dollar artificial intelligence bet pushed the world economy to its breaking point i…
# The Planet Pushed Past Its Limits: 1.5°C Is Dead, Wildlife Has Crashed 73%, and the World's Most Vulnerable Are Paying the Bill
The United Nations has confirmed that the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C climate target can no longer be met, with current policies putting the world on track for 2.6°…
Turkey Pushes Gulf Oil Deals Weeks Before Hosting Global Climate Summit
Turkey is courting Gulf oil and gas producers to route supplies through its territory, just weeks before it hosts COP31 climate talks. The push highlights a ten…
Democracy for Sale: How War, Debt and an AI Gamble Let the Powerful Drain the World in 2026
A year of record military spending, spiraling debt and a trillion-dollar artificial intelligence bet pushed the global order to breaking point in 2026, with ord…
# A World Under Pressure: War, Debt and the AI Gamble Reshape the Global Order
From Ukraine to the Middle East to Gaza, 2026 has been a year in which the world's major powers pursued military and technological advantage while the costs fel…
The $100 Billion Shield and the $1,000 Drone: How the World's Arms Binge Failed
*A year of record military spending, spiraling debt and a trillion-dollar artificial intelligence gamble pushed the world to breaking point in 2026—while hospit…
COP31 Climate Summit in Antalya: Istanbul Summits Tackle Green Finance and Global Crises
Istanbul hosts key green investment and policy summits ahead of the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, focusing on financing the clean energy transition and addre…
# The Great Drain: How War, Debt and an AI Gamble Broke the Global Economy in 2026
A year of record military spending, spiraling government debt and a trillion-dollar artificial intelligence bet pushed the world economy to its limits in 2026, …
The Planet Pushed Past Its Limits: 1.5°C Is Dead, Wildlife Has Crashed 73%, and the World's Most Vulnerable Are Paying the Bill
The UN has confirmed the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C climate target can no longer be met, with current policies putting the world on track for 2.6°C to 2.8°C of war…
# The Trillion-Dollar Gamble: How AI, Chips and Satellites Became Weapons of Power in 2026
A year of record AI investment, chip wars and satellite sabotage exposed how a handful of corporations and states captured the future while workers, nations and…
# As War, Debt and Climate Crises Converge, Healthcare Becomes a Postcode Lottery
A year of conflict, financial strain and environmental collapse has made access to medicine a matter of geography and wealth rather than need—with hospitals, ai…
Egypt Won't Send Troops to Yemen, Sisi Tells Parliament as Military Debate Delayed
Egypt's president draws a clear line: defend Saudi Arabia if attacked, but keep Egyptian forces out of Yemen. Parliament postpones its decision on military supp…
# Democracy for Sale: How War, Debt, and the AI Gamble Let the Powerful Drain the World in 2026
A year of record military spending, spiraling debt, and a trillion-dollar artificial intelligence bet exposed a global political order that rewards arms traders…
# 2026: The Year the Global Economy Buckled Under War, Debt and an AI Gamble
A year of record military spending, spiraling debt and a trillion-dollar artificial intelligence bet pushed the global economy to its limits in 2026—with ordina…
# The Planet Pushed Past Its Limits: How the 1.5°C Target Died and the World's Most Vulnerable Are Paying the Bill
A UN report confirms the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal is now impossible, with current policies putting the world on track for 2.6–2.8°C of warming. From collaps…
Editorials
**Turkey’s Economic Paradox: Growing GDP, Shrinking Paychecks**
Turkey occupies a strategic position between Europe and Asia, bordering the Middle East and the Black Sea. It is a nation of 85 million people and a lynchpin of NATO.
The Ghost of Erdogan’s Rival: Can a New Party Break Turkey’s Political Glass Ceiling?
Article: In Turkish politics, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has dominated the landscape for over two decades. Yet, a new political entity is attempting to rewrite the rules of engagement.
The Unlikely Alliance: Why Trump Admires Erdoğan
When Donald Trump was asked in 2019 why he had such a warm relationship with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, his answer was blunt: “I’m a realist. ” That brief remark hints at a deeper, more pragmatic calculus behind one of modern geopolitics’ most puzzling friendships.
Could Turkey and Israel Go to War? The Rising Risk of a New Middle Eastern Conflict
For decades, the relationship between Turkey and Israel has oscillated between strategic partnership and bitter rivalry. Today, that rivalry has reached its most dangerous point in modern history.