Tag Archives: Trump

What if the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) Had Survived?

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

January 19, 2026 The anti-regime protests in Iran were the top development of global attention over the past weeks. In the background was the nature of the Iranian regime, its controversial and confrontational regional outreach, which, to a large extent, … Continue reading →

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The Genie Out of the Bottle?

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

January 12, 2026 The abduction of President Maduro and his being brought, handcuffed, to New York shocked the world. Yet President Trump’s press conference about Operation Absolute Resolve, American military might, and plans for Venezuelan oil was an even greater … Continue reading →

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Another Regime Change Project

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

January 5, 2026 Saturday’s attack on Venezuela, the abduction of President Maduro, and his being brought, handcuffed, to New York was a shock to the world. This was a brazen violation of international law. Moreover, President Trump’s press conference about  … Continue reading →

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Ukraine’s Options Narrowing Down

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

December 22, 2025 Last Friday, European Union leaders, after having failed to reach a consensus on using frozen Russian assets, decided to provide Ukraine with a 90-billion-euro loan over the next two years. “We committed, we delivered,” said European Council … Continue reading →

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2025: A Year of Disappointments                

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

December 15, 2025 In two weeks, the year 2025 will be behind us. The end of a year is a moment of reflection on the achievements, disappointments, and failures of the past twelve months and whether different paths could have … Continue reading →

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Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia Peace Plan

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

November 22, 2025 President Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan is now public knowledge, making it clear that since the August 15, 2025, Alaska summit, Washington and Moscow have remained engaged in behind-closed-doors diplomatic talks, working on the details of a … Continue reading →

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A Week After Trump Day

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

October 20, 2025 It has been a week since the Middle East’s Trump Day. With expected accusations of violations, the ceasefire is not an irreversible fact yet, and questions about the following phases and the long-term future remain. Still, the … Continue reading →

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A Critical Day for Gaza

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

October 6, 2025 On September 29, 2025, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu met at the White House. Mr. Trump announced his 20-point plan for Gaza. During remarks to the media with the Israeli Prime Minister, Mr. Trump said that … Continue reading →

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UNGA 80’s “High-level Week 2025”

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

September 29, 2025 The High-level Week 2025 is now behind us. As expected, there was no progress on any of the major questions confronting the world. President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Modi chose to skip the high-level session. The … Continue reading →

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President Trump’s Fifty-Day “Ultimatum”

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

July 21, 2025 After six months in office in his second term, the world has become accustomed to President Trump’s surprising changes of direction. Thus, his recent turnabout on the war in Ukraine and his relationship with President Putin, following … Continue reading →

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