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The New Great Game: The Role of Critical Minerals in US-China Competition

CESRAN Int.29 April 2025

Bulent Gokay* Ukrainian sources reported that a “preliminary” agreement has been established with the US administration concerning the transfer of some crucial mineral resources to the US. Donald Trump initially...

Americas International Economics

Global Context of Trump’s Tariff Shock

CESRAN Int.7 April 2025

Bulent Gokay* President Trump’s tariff offensive shook global markets by raising tariffs to levels not seen since the Great Depression of 1929-1930. These sweeping tariffs imposed on the entire world,...

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The Disintegration of Euro-Atlanticism

CESRAN Int.23 February 202523 February 2025

Bulent Gokay* In the wake of Trump's victory in the recent 2024 US Presidential elections, there has been a noticeable rise in discussions surrounding the concept of multipolarity and the...

Americas CESRAN Blog Europe

What will a Trump presidency mean for the war in Ukraine?

CESRAN Int.31 January 202523 February 2025

Bulent Gokay* As the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, the military and diplomatic situation for Ukraine appears increasingly fragile. Moscow's forces are making rapid territorial gains in...