Author: Suay Nilhan Acikalin

Since 2022, European countries have been under fire in the shadow of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Devastating war comes with forced migration, political instability and energy crises – in other words, a vicious circle of social, economic and political catastrophe loops through the streets of Europe. After this unexpected turmoil in the region, interestingly, Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election has created both frustration and high expectations in fragile Europe. While Europe was preparing for the inauguration, the German government lost its vote of confidence, and France and Austria are trying to handle current political crises. In this…

In 2024, the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) marked its 15th Anniversary. Over the past 15 years, the OTS and its members have experienced a unique journey to be stronger and unified. In this respect, Turkic nations have been promoting mutual development and raising a common voice on the global stage. Bound together by a common history, tradition, language and culture, they must take important steps to address global challenges while deepening their cooperation. There is no doubt that 2021 was a milestone when the organization’s name was changed to the Organization of Turkic States, symbolizing more integration than ever.…