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Mehmet Akif Soysal has been a frequent contributor to Yeni Şafak for years, penning columns on a variety of topics for the daily

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U.S.-China disputes are escalating global risks

Feb 25 2024, Sunday

February was a month of renewed tension between the United States and the People's Republic of China. As the U.S. elections approach, the possibility of Trump running for and winning the elections has come to light, and it's now being discussed that the risks at the end of the election period will be based on the sanctions Trump initiated against the People's Republic of China. However, even before this process begins, we can see that tension has risen in February. Two news stories have made international

As we ring in the new year...

Dec 28 2023, Thursday

Before delving into the year 2024, it's essential to discuss the year 2023. Indeed, 2023 posed more challenges for Türkiye compared to previous years. The most significant challenge was, of course, the earthquake; it directly affected 11 provinces and indirectly impacted various others. The lives lost and the children left orphaned will continue to be the primary cause of our heartache. Additionally, the aftermath included a financial burden exceeding 100 billion dollars, marking a new era for the

Carbon Tax: Protectionism or a Cleaner World?

Dec 23 2023, Saturday

In April, the EU approved the world's first plan targeting steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen imports, introducing taxes on high-carbon imports starting from 2026. On December 18, the UK government announced that it would impose a new carbon import tax on certain products starting from 2027 to help protect businesses against cheap imports from countries with less stringent climate policies. In September, the European Union launched the first phase of a system applying

Geographical unity from the Middle East to Türkiye should be preserved!

Nov 03 2023, Friday

In the past week, I returned from my trip to Saudi Arabia, where I've been traveling since the beginning of the week. This visit marked a significant milestone as it meant that I have now visited almost all the Gulf countries at least once this year. During my stay, both before and after the elections, I had the opportunity to observe various perspectives on Türkiye. Our discussions were informal and focused on technical aspects, given that we didn't have any official duties. I engaged with individuals

Cooperation with the Gulf is strategic

Oct 14 2023, Saturday

IMF's meeting on October 11 highlighted discussions on managing the national debt that would arise from allocating resources to renewable energy investments to combat climate change. Although it may not be a prominent topic, the heightened attention that the EU, our largest export market, is paying to zero-emission criteria should also pique our interest. This is because, in the near future, exporting products that exceed carbon limits to the EU will not be possible. According to the IMF, high levels

Türkiye must seize the opportunity in the Western effort to counter China's automotive dominance!

Sep 29 2023, Friday

If we say that automobile production is the heart of the Western world, it wouldn't be an exaggeration. The fact that the mass production concept was invented by American Henry Ford and then adapted to all other sectors is the best indicator of this. On the other hand, Western dominance is also evident in areas such as fuel production-distribution and tires. The situation that has been going on since the beginning of industrialization and solidified with World Wars is now rapidly reversing; now,

Key takeaways from the Turkish Central Bank's recent address

Jul 29 2023, Saturday

First of all, let me state that prior to yesterday's presentation by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), I hadn't watched or found any of their last five presentations worth following. As it was Governor Erkan's first presentation, I followed it with curiosity, as she took the stage to explain credit. On this occasion, I want to congratulate her on her new position and express my heartfelt prayers for her success. Overall, the presentation gave me the impression that Governor Gaye

Will foreigners invest in Türkiye?

May 28 2023, Sunday

As known, when we say investment, we are referring to one of two things: fixed investments and financial investments. Essentially, in the capitalist-imperialist system, financial investments, which have long-term beneficial sorts, and are mostly transacted through portfolio investments, naturally consist of hot money flow, and fast inflows and outflows. As they are liquid and free, they function like a hit-and-run weapon. Therefore, the best investment type is fixed investments. Hence, the primary

This is not an election but a referendum!

May 05 2023, Friday

The judgments that were once considered certain in the world are giving way to new ones. Every day, there are new developments, and these developments are taking place on the geopolitical axis, which tells something to Türkiye that changes the global supply and demand equations and financial flows. It is not only the duty of the state but also the duty of the national will to read and interpret these developments correctly. This is the process that needs to be read before going to the election of

Cryptocurrencies: a tale of global fraud

Nov 19 2022, Saturday

Contrary to its original purpose, over the past 13 years, cryptocurrencies have evolved from a niche technological proposition for peer-to-peer payments to a class of unsecured or asset-free financial assets that are traded by millions of users around the world.Those who follow this column have witnessed that we have written many articles about cryptocurrencies in the last two years, and we have given information about the inside of the formation and how it can result. This week, I will share with

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