The War on Terror’s Blowback: How the West Weakened Itself After 9/11
In its quest to eliminate global terrorism, the West has spent the last two decades waging war at home and abroad against violent jihadism. But while they were waging war, their rivals like China and Russia have extended their influence, with the West’s former unipolarity on a global decline.
The Political Crossroads of the 21st Century: The Three Competing Visions of Society
Understanding history is fundamental to effectively plan for the future. When historical events are misinterpreted, however, it can lead to significant consequences.
The TUSIAD Case: The Inevitable Divorce of Erdoğan and Türkiye’s Business Elites
What began as a strong partnership between TUSIAD, Türkiye’s largest business organisation, and the AK Party’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has turned into a fierce political rift, with the business elite now facing trial for criticising the leader they once fervently supported.
From Empire to Eclipse: How World War 2 Shifted Global Power from Britain to America
ce hailed as the empire up upon which the sun never set, the British Empire’s grip on global dominance began to slip as World War 2 dawned. With its economic and military might wavering, Britain found itself relying on an emerging superpower, the U.S. But as the tide of war shifted, so did the balance of power, setting the stage for a new world order where American influence would eclipse the British legacy. How did the world’s greatest empire fall from grace, and what role did the U.S. play in its unraveling?
