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MI5 and China’s Digital Espionage Battle on LinkedIn The UK’s domestic intelligence agency MI5 has issued a detailed warning that Chinese state spies are targeting British MPs and parliamentary staff through professional networking sites such as LinkedInlink. The warning states that China’s Ministry of State Security has conducted a large-scale human intelligence campaign using fake profiles. Particular attention is drawn to two profiles named “Amanda Qiu” and “Shirly Shen.” According to the all

Resisting Genocide Under the Grip of Social Media Giants Last week it was revealed that Google handed over data of a student who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Cornell University to the Homeland Security Investigations unit within the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency without granting the student any opportunity to object. These data can be obtained by U.S. authorities through administrative subpoenas issued without a court order or suspicion of criminal activity. Thus

European Democracy in the Grip of Security Constraints The recent elections in Czechia and Moldova have once again revealed the fragile balance of European democracy. As Russia’s interference grows stronger, the EU’s reflex to “protect democracy” is intensifying, yet leaders who are skeptical of the European idea are gaining ground. This picture shows that while institutions continue to function, the spirit of politics has become confined within a narrow framework of security and stability. In t

Iran: We Are Moving Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that due to deepening ecological crisis and water scarcity, Tehran can no longer sustain its role as the capital and that the country’s administrative center must be relocated. “We have no other option left,” said Pezeshkian, reigniting a debate that has been discussed in Iran for years and bringing it back to the center of the national agenda. Moving the capital has been a recurring theme in Iranian history. Over centuries, the admin

A Turning Point in U.S. Foreign Policy Last week the United States’ military operation in Venezuela draws attention not as an attempt at regime change but as a transformation in how American foreign policy generates legitimacy. The capture and removal of Nicolas Maduro by military means the bombing of Caracas and the immediate explicit claim of control over Venezuela’s oil represent a deliberate break from the classic liberal interventionist narrative. For the United States democracy human right

How Does a State Shut Down? Last week the U.S. government officially “shut down” due to an unresolved budget crisis between Republicans and Democrats. Under Trump’s leadership, Republicans rejected Democrats’ request to extend tax cuts aimed at lowering healthcare costs. As a result, Congress failed to pass legislation funding the new fiscal year, leading to a suspension of government funds. This development marks the second major shutdown under Trump’s presidency, following the 35-day shutdown

What Does the Golden Dome Mean for International Stability? The Cold War era’s fragile global security was underpinned by the doctrine of Mutual Assured Destruction. However, this doctrine is increasingly losing relevance in the face of today’s technological advancements. Classical deterrence models based on nuclear retaliation are being undermined by the emergence of hypersonic weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles, while states are signaling a shift toward new and radical solutions to secure th

Israel’s Controversial Recognition of Somaliland In recent days, Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Somaliland, which unilaterally declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has been recognized by Israel as a sovereign state within the spirit of the Abraham Accords announced. Behind Israel’s decision to be the first country to recognize Somaliland are economic and political motives, as well as debates surrounding the forced displacement of Gazans. Somaliland, with a population of ap

What Does American Society Think? As Donald Trump approaches the end of his first year in office, public trust in him has clearly declined. According to various polls conducted in December 2025, Trump’s approval rating ranges between %36 and %44. According to a joint survey by YouGov and The Economist, Trump’s net approval rating stands at -%17, below the -%14 net approval level recorded during his first year in his previous presidency. Polls by Rasmussen Reports, known for its relative closenes