Abdullah Muradoğlu
How will Trump use the ‘Chinese virus’ to win the elections?
Numerous countries around the world see the U.S. and China as beacons of hope when it comes to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, but these two superpowers are embroiled in a dangerous rivalry and do not seem to get along well enough to coopera... more
Cold War 2.0
Bringing back American business from China was one of the important promises of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. When Trump came to office, trade wars erupted between Washington and Beijing. Trump imposed additional tariffs on Chinese goods... more
The other side of the Covid-19 coin: famine and food insecurity
“In one of the richest countries on earth, millions still go hungry each day.”I copied this verbatim from the U.S.-based website news channel “Vox.” This statement was supported by photographs of thousands of Americans queuing up at food banks. Of co... more
The gongs of China echo in White House corridors ahead of 2020 elections
The COVID-19 outbreak seems to have sparked more competition between the U.S. and China. Some experts call this competition a “technological cold war” that includes biological and medical research as well as weapons, transmission and satellite syste... more
Is the United States a superpower or super failure?
One of the reasons that the coronavirus pandemic has hit the United States the hardest is the “American arrogance” that chose to ignore early warning signals of the disease. It is well-known that the U.S. administration is of the (false) opinion that... more
Calling upon America's sins of the past
Both the U.S. and China have made mutual accusations against one other regarding the source of the novel coronavirus. Republicans have gone as far as suggesting that China foot the bill of the epidemic. Twenty-two Republican deputies have requested t... more
Covid-19 has shattered the global illusion of America
It is only natural that the reactions of any country’s administration to the global epidemic will have political consequences. There are leaders who will pass this test, and others who will not. States, governments, leaders, regimes, or administratio... more
Will Trump make China pay for the Covid-19 pandemic?
The coronavirus outbreak that originated in China and quickly turned into a global pandemic is seriously battering the U.S. economy. Despite that, the Trump administration wants to ease the "stay at home" measures and jump-start its economy. To this ... more
Chinese meddling in US elections and coronavirus conspiracy theories
China seems to figure prominently in U.S. presidential elections slated to be held in November. Trump's characterization of the new coronavirus epidemic (Covid 19) as the "Chinese Virus" exacerbates the already tense relationship battered by trade wa... more
The truth behind Koontz’s so-called coronavirus prophecy
Debates claiming that the novel coronavirus is lab-made were prevalent during previous outbreaks as well. Indeed, humanity is also the victim of the evils it is exposed to. History has already revealed what people who lack a moral compass are capable... more
Epidemics are the moral mirror of individuals and society
During times of epidemic, many changes occur in human behavior. These changes should not weaken social values, but rather strengthen them. The social distancing rule in outbreaks is a strategic defense tool. Within the framework of medical science, l... more
Covid-19 pandemic lays bare simmering tensions within EU, US
While humanity fights for its survival against a vicious pandemic, the power struggle between the U.S. and China continues to rage on. The Beijing Government, which had poorly responded to outbreak warnings initially, later grasped the gravity of the... more
Our only weapon against Covid-19 is ‘social distancing’
The coronavirus outbreak first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan where 11 million people live. While the Chinese government did not want to acknowledge the outbreak at first, it was later forced to take drastic measures.Now the epidemic has bee... more