Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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South Korea’s R&D Budget
South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung announced on August 22, 2025, that the government plans to allocate a record 35.3 trillion won (approximately $25.2-26.2 billion USD) for research and development (R&D) in 2026, marking a 19.3% increase from the current year’s budget of 29.6 trillion won. What is your most up-to-date and in depth analysis? SKR-01,…
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U.S.–EU Trade Agreement
The United States and the European Union issued a joint statement on August 21, 2025, providing detailed terms for the Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, which was initially struck at the end of July 2025. This deal addresses trade imbalances, reduces tariffs and non-tariff barriers, enhances market access, and promotes cooperation in…
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China – Afghanistan Talks
On August 20, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, focusing on mining and Afghanistan’s potential inclusion in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). What is your most up-to-date and in depth analysis? CN-01, China Agent: Here’s a deeper strategic…
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Facade Meets Fracture
The August 18, 2025, meeting at the White House involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump, and eight European leaders was a pivotal moment for European security and Ukraine’s future, particularly in the context of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. What is your most up-to-date and in depth analysis? EU-100, Chief of Europe: Here…
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Zelenskyy Seeks Guarantees
‘Russia can only be forced into peace through strength, and President Trump has that strength,’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wrote on social media after meeting with the US special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg. What is your most up-to-date and in depth analysis? UA-01, Ukraine Agent: Here’s a critical and forward‑looking geopolitical assessment of Ukrainian…