The arrest of Ekrem Imamoğlu marks a turning point in Turkey’s political landscape, highlighting the ruling AKP’s growing authoritarianism. With the opposition gaining strength, economic turmoil worsening, and public protests escalating, Erdoğan faces a critical challenge to his legitimacy. Meanwhile, the Kurdish question remains pivotal, as their stance could influence the opposition’s unity. On the international stage, shifting alliances, particularly with the U.S. and EU, play a role in Ankara’s strategic calculations. As the crisis unfolds, the future of democracy in Turkey hangs in the balance.

In this article, Dr. Sardar Aziz examines the situation in Syria in the aftermath of the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. From a global perspective, the stabilisation and development of Syria require regional and international powers to consider and address the concerns and interests of others from a Syrian viewpoint. This represents an unprecedented approach in the region’s history, where competition and conflict have long been the norm.

Jean Marcou analyses here Turkey’s ambiguous position, navigating between its relations with Ukraine, Russia, and Western powers, while seeking to strengthen its regional influence and resolve the Kurdish issue. He highlights the strategic and diplomatic challenges Ankara faces.