Turkey’s Strategic Energy Autonomy Faces Growing European Pressure

 

Turkey’s Strategic Energy Autonomy Faces Growing European Pressure. Ankara Opposed to “Isolating Russia” By Lucas Leiroz de Almeida European hypocrisy seems to know no limits. Even as Europeans rely on energy imported via Turkey, they continue to insist that Ankara cut off energy cooperation with Russia. Read here

Zelensky’s Ex-Spokeswoman Yulia Mendel Harshly Criticizes Former Boss. Adoption of “Suicidal Political Measures” By Lucas Leiroz de Almeida In a recent statement, Zelensky’s former spokeswoman, Yulia Mendel, harshly criticized the president, accusing him of being responsible for Ukraine’s current political and military failures. According to Mendel, Zelensky has “already lost” the war with Russia but is attempting to mask this reality through “suicidal” political measures – moves that not only worsen military losses but also create an even larger budget deficit for the country. Read here

The US Constitution Prohibits Those “Engaged in Insurrection” From Public Office – So Will Nicaragua’s By John Perry Nicaragua is simply trying to protect its electoral process from foreign interference – overwhelmingly sponsored by Washington – in its politics. Such interference has been going on for decades and is intensifying. Read here

Venezuela’s Battle for Sovereignty Continues By Francisco Dominguez and Roger D. Harris The Chavista leadership avoided direct military confrontation with the US. The consequences would have been catastrophic, potentially leaving tens or even hundreds of thousands dead, destroying vital infrastructure, and inflicting long-term devastation on the oil industry on which the country depends. Read here

Denial as a Way of Life: Netanyahu on Egyptian Warnings about October 7 By Dr. Binoy Kampmark What is telling for Netanyahu is the fact that he received three warnings in total from the Egyptians, the second having been personally delivered by Kamel in late September 2023. Read here

Iran Undermines United States Economic Warfare in West Asia By Abayomi Azikiwe Efforts aimed bringing down the government in Tehran has been outmaneuvered through the controls exerted over the Strait of Hormuz and the work of the Yemen resistance in Bab al-Mandeb waterway. Read here

Balochistan: Billions Below, Questions Above By Staikou Dimitra On September 24, 2026, Reuters placed Balochistan on a much larger global map: the race for critical mineral resources. At a time when governments and corporations are searching for new sources of copper, gold and other strategic metals, Pakistan’s largest province by area — and its poorest — is acquiring growing economic and geopolitical significance. Read here