Hakan Fidan
Hakan Fidan is a Turkish intelligence chief and diplomat who served as head of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) from 2010 to 2023. In June 2023, he was appointed as Turkey's Foreign Minister under President Erdoğan's government following his re-election.
Donald John Trump
Donald Trump, the 45th U.S. President, successfully ran for and won the 2024 presidential election, becoming the 47th President of the United States and the second president to serve non-consecutive terms. Since his inauguration in January 2025, his second administration has focused on a robust executive order agenda, immigration reform, and a non-interventionist foreign policy, while also facing ongoing legal challenges and engaging in significant business ventures, including the expansion of Trump Media & Technology Group.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who served as Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989, was reportedly killed on February 28, 2026, in joint US-Israeli military strikes targeting Iranian military and governmental sites. His death, if confirmed by Iran, marks a pivotal moment for the Islamic Republic, which he led for over 36 years, shaping its anti-Western foreign policy and consolidating a de facto military dictatorship.
İbrahim Kalın
İbrahim Kalın is a prominent Turkish bureaucrat, academic, and diplomat who currently serves as the Director of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) of Turkey, a position he assumed in June 2023. Prior to this, he was the Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Advisor to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for nearly a decade. Kalın is also a respected scholar of Islamic philosophy and has played a crucial role in shaping Turkey's foreign policy and national security strategies.
TikTok US Ban
The long-standing effort by the U.S. government to ban or force the divestment of TikTok due to national security concerns culminated in a federal law in 2024. After a brief suspension in January 2025 and multiple executive delays, TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, finalized a deal in January 2026 to transfer majority ownership of its U.S. operations to an American-led joint venture, allowing the platform to continue operating.