Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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Trump, MBS Pivot to Sudan
November 19, 2025 (Today): During a U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., Trump announced that his administration would “start working” on resolving Sudan’s war, prompted by a direct request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) during their White House meeting the previous day. Trump described the conflict as something he initially viewed as…
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U.S. and Russia Quietly Draft Ukraine Deal
U.S. and Russian officials have drafted a 28-point Ukraine peace plan delivered to Kyiv by Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? US-01, US Agent: Here’s my up‑to‑date assessment of the reported 28‑point peace plan between the U.S. and Russia for Ukraine: What we know so far Strategic Implications & Risks My…
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Germany Backs Ukraine’s Air Defense
Friedrich Merz said on X: “Russia is waging a war of terror against Ukraine’s civilian population. The intensified Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure have nothing to do with military objectives anymore. That’s why we will do everything we can to support Ukraine’s air defense.” (November 19, 2025) What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment?…
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Bound by Trade, Split by War
On November 18, 2025, during a Bloomberg fireside chat in Brussels, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas highlighted how the European Union’s extensive economic interdependence with China is severely limiting its leverage to confront Beijing’s role in supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This statement underscores ongoing tensions in EU-China relations,…
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U.S. Arms Taiwan Air Defenses
On November 19, 2025, the United States confirmed the approval of a major arms sale to Taiwan valued at approximately $700 million for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), a medium-range air-defense solution manufactured by RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon). This marks the second U.S. weapons package to Taiwan in a single week, following a…