Gouya Roshan From Darkness to Light

The War Initiated by the United States Against Iran The war initiated by the United States against Iran has created a crisis that has put the international order to the test. This crisis is the result of decades of political disputes, economic sanctions, and security pressure on Iran. Naturally, the current war should be examined within a broader framework. This framework encompasses not only the war itself, but also how the international community approaches the concepts of sovereignty, the right to self-defense, and the responsibility of states for the consequences of military decisions. Given the important questions raised by this crisis and the long history of economic sanctions, their consequences go beyond the political structure and affect people's lives. Therefore, claims concerning support for human rights only gain credibility when their standards are consistently applied in diverse situations. If human rights are a universal principle, they should not be invoked only wh...

Erdoğan; A Skilled Player in the Middle East How can someone who is fluent in only one language—not the academic and diplomatic language of Turkish, but the language of the streets and everyday life—be so shrewd and calculating in Turkey’s domestic politics and the complex game of the Middle East? He truly deserves a gold medal! Not for his linguistics, nor for his classical diplomacy; but because he has managed to play politics so skillfully in this simple, conversational language that many educated and multilingual politicians still do not understand the rules of his game. Erdoğan cannot be considered a simple politician. For years, he has shown that in politics, rather than remaining loyal to fixed principles, he looks at opportunities, interests, and the balance of power. Today he shakes hands with one side, tomorrow he negotiates with another, and if necessary, the day after tomorrow he may set those same two sides against each other—without necessarily abandoning either one fore...

Is Human Rights a Political Tool? Human rights activists have been talking about Palestine for years, but the gap between words and action is as vast as the blood being shed daily in Palestine. International organizations publish reports, hold conferences, pass resolutions, and governments issue one statement after another. But if all these international mechanisms are powerless to stop the ongoing killing of civilians, we must ask: What is the purpose of these institutions in the first place? There is no doubt that there are numerous documents, reports, and warnings about the massacre of Palestinians by Israel. Even human rights organizations have been publishing numerous reports about this tragedy and the violation of Palestinian rights for years. But what has changed? Nothing; On the contrary, people have only become tired of power struggles. Because as long as the other side is weak, international law is taken seriously. But when a powerful ally, strategic interests, military c...

American Bullying Today, the world is not only in crisis; one of its most powerful actors still believes that it has the right to determine the fate of others. Washington has always spoken of a “world order,” but the question is: an order for whom? And what rules are being applied? As soon as the rules serve America’s interests, there is talk of law and order; as soon as those rules conflict with Washington’s interests, “American national interests” suddenly become important. This contradiction can no longer be hidden behind beautiful words. America calls itself a global power, but the world cannot be regarded as its private property. No flag is so sacred that the nation carrying it has the right to determine the fate of other nations. No army is so powerful that law can permanently replace violence. And no economy is so large that it can use sanctions, pressure, and threats as legitimate tools for achieving global domination. The problem is not limited to Trump. Trump’s erratic and ag...

Trump Caught Between Dreams and Fantasies Trump cannot undermine Canada’s credibility, dignity, and national identity through political statements. His views on Canada, regardless of any malicious political motives, do not change the fundamental reality of this country: Canada is a sovereign nation with national sovereignty, an elected political system, independent laws and economies, and a distinct historical identity. Therefore, Canada’s credibility does not depend on the judgment or approval of any other government. Similarly, Canada’s political legitimacy and international standing do not require the approval of Washington or Trump. Canada is built upon its own political, social, and historical foundations. Of course, Trump can ignore facts or alter them according to his political interests. However, Washington should not forget Canada’s historical role and support; history cannot easily be erased. Canada has stood alongside the United States for decades. This country has not only ...

When Everyone Wants Peace, Yet the War Continues Everyone talks about peace. Everyone says they do not want war. And yet the missiles continue to be fired, the threats continue, and new conditions are imposed every day. To understand a war, sometimes we have to look at the actions of its leaders. Because I believe the answer lies in one fundamental difference: peace is something entirely different from surrender. That is why the war continues. Iran is a clear example. This war was not started by Iran. Iran did not want war. War was imposed on Iran, and Iran, like any country that has been attacked, has the right to defend itself. But clearly, something else was expected of Iran: that when attacked, it should not defend itself, should not resist, and should eventually sit at the negotiating table without argument and accept the other side’s conditions. That is an illusion, because Iran will never surrender. The United States has completely mistaken the government and people of Iran for ...