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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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How China is positioning itself as a defender of post-WWII order
While the Trump administration seeks to reshape the global order through tariffs and unilateral actions, China is showcasing itself, alongside Russia and North Korea, as ready to challenge US supremacy.
5 min read
‘More than a single-issue movement’: How many factors triggered the violent protests in Indonesia
The Muslim-majority country has seen numerous protests since February, but the ongoing one is among the most significant outbreaks after years of frustrations piling up.
4 min read
No love lost: Why is it so difficult for Putin and Zelenskyy to meet?
Both leaders hold one another in open contempt. Putin believes Zelenskyy not only hates him but despises Russians more generally. Zelenskyy sees Putin as nothing more than a bully.
4 min read
Trump wants Ukraine to cede territory to Russia. How will this affect international border regime?
Talks in Alaska between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin revived an old question: can borders be redrawn to end wars? For Ukraine and Europe, conceding territory would not bring peace.
7 min read
Why borders drawn by colonial powers remain flashpoints across the world
From Southeast Asia to Africa and beyond, the world’s most dangerous borders are often not homegrown, but inherited. Colonial-era mapmaking continues to fuel modern conflict.
6 min read
Temples or treason? Reasons that led to the Cambodia-Thailand flare-up
More than just border disputes, the conflict is about casinos, scam centres, rising tensions between two once-friendly political dynasties, and possible US intervention, experts say.
5 min read
Nuclear meet, unclear outcome: Why Iran-E3 meet did not make much headway?
Tehran and three European nations – the UK, France and Germany – met for a second round of talks to find a common ground. Not much emerged from the negotiations.
5 min read
Why Israel’s David’s Corridor project is a threat to Syria’s territorial integrity
The Zionist regime aims to create a route from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights to the US-controlled Al-Tanf region in southern Syria. This will allow Israel direct access to the YPG-held region in northeastern Syria.
6 min read
Does Trump’s growing tirade against Russia signal a shift towards Europe’s stance on Ukraine war?
The US President has issued a 50-day ultimatum to Russia’s Putin to “stop the war” in Ukraine or face secondary sanctions and Western arms deliveries to Kiev.
6 min read
Why is top EU official Ursula von der Leyen facing a no-confidence vote?
The European Commission President has been accused of using unofficial channels to secure a vaccine deal with Pfizer and utilising her executive power to manipulate national elections like Romania’s.
6 min read
