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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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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.
9 min read
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.
8 min read
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.
9 min read
Is US-Iran war bringing Moscow and Tehran closer to military alliance?
As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East converge, analysts say Moscow and Tehran are deepening military and strategic coordination, but mutual interests and geopolitical risks will likely keep their ties informal rather than a binding alliance.
7 min read
How Vatican opposition is altering the global dynamics of the Iran war
Pope Leo XIV’s emphasis on de-escalation is creating a new diplomatic hurdle for Washington, influencing the stance of Catholic-majority nations and traditional US allies.
9 min read
Inside the Iran talks: Why is Israel still outside the negotiating table?
Israel’s absence from US-Iran negotiations reflects deeper strategic divisions, with some viewing it as a potential “spoiler” to any emerging diplomatic process between Washington and Tehran, analysts say.
8 min read
The Hormuz Standoff: How the US-Iran War is Hijacking the Trump-Xi Summit
With the high-stakes Trump-Xi summit looming in May, the escalating US-Iran conflict has become the primary wildcard for the future of the global order.
6 min read
Why the US-Iran Hormuz tug-of-war is unlikely to see an outright winner
The US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz is shaping up less as a contest with a clear winner than as a prolonged struggle for leverage and endurance, in which each side can raise the other's costs but neither can easily force a decisive politic
6 min read
US Hormuz blockade and what it means for global supply chains
As the US president has ordered a naval blockade in the Gulf to force Iran to accept American terms, experts warn a prolonged standoff could destabilise global markets, posing significant risks to energy flows and supply chains.
8 min read
