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Murat Sofuoglu
Murat Sofuoglu is a staff writer at TRT World.
Murat Sofuoglu is a staff writer at TRT World.
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Are Trump and Netanyahu drifting apart on the Middle East?
Analysts say shifting regional dynamics and domestic political pressures are pushing Washington and Tel Aviv in different directions on key Middle East issues.
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Russia's nuclear message: Threat, deterrent or sign of weakness?
Russia's latest nuclear drills have raised alarm in Europe, but analysts say the Kremlin's messaging may be aimed more at shaping Western decisions than preparing for nuclear conflict.
9 min read
Why Armenia-Russia ties face their sternest test in Pashinyan's Western pivot
As Armenians head to the polls, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s pro-Western course faces its toughest test yet amid growing Russian pressure and a resurgent pro-Moscow opposition.
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Left or right? How Colombia runoff highlights Latin America’s political divide
As Colombians prepare to choose between conservative de la Espriella and leftist Cepeda, analysts say the runoff tests competing visions for security, social reform, and the region's political future.
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Russia’s growing reliance on China tests ‘equal partnership’
As war losses and sanctions deepen Moscow’s dependence on Beijing, experts say Russia and China are carefully managing an increasingly asymmetrical relationship without allowing it to appear one-sided.
7 min read
Can a new US-China trade mechanism ease tensions?
The US and China’s new trade bodies could help manage disputes, stabilise economic ties and prevent another tariff war despite deep strategic tensions, experts say.
8 min read
Can Trump and Xi strike a deal in a fractured world order?
As Trump and Xi meet amid wars, tariffs, and global rivalries, analysts say the summit could influence US-China relations, current and potential conflicts from Iran to Taiwan, and the global power balance.
8 min read
Why is Putin signalling peace in Ukraine now?
As battlefield stalemates, domestic war fatigue and shifting global tensions reshape the conflict, Vladimir Putin’s rare peace rhetoric is raising new questions about whether Moscow is seeking an exit or simply recalibrating the war.
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Has the EU misread Türkiye’s place in Europe’s security future?
After Ursula von der Leyen grouped Türkiye alongside Russia and China in remarks on EU security, analysts say Europe’s growing crises only underline Türkiye’s strategic importance in defence and regional stability.
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Can the US blockade push Washington and Tehran back to the table?
While the US hopes its blockade strategy will compel Iran to negotiate, analysts say Tehran’s resilience and regional leverage may limit its impact.
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