Elvira Kadyrova Born and refined within the laboratories of IT developers and programmers, Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming a sought-after companion for humanity. It is weaving itself into the diverse spheres of Homo sapiens’ activity, increasingly competing with natural, human intelligence. We turn to AI for health advice, personal guidance, culinary tips, and … [Read more...]
Wangari Maathai: Planting the Seeds of Quiet Strength
Tariq Saeedi In our previous two portraits, we explored Necmettin Erbakan, and Albert Schweitzer—men from diverse corners of the world who, through their lives of principle and purpose, remind young people everywhere that individual actions can ripple into something profound. Now, we turn to a woman whose story adds a vital layer to this tapestry. --- Wangari Maathai may … [Read more...]
A Reverence Ignited: Channeling Talent into a Single Flame of Purpose
Tariq Saeedi Greatness—the net result of talent and effort—transcends borders. We are who we are, and all of us have greatness somewhere inside us. Some of us, like Erbacan, draw upon our many dimensions of talent and excel in several different areas. Some of us, like Albert Schweitzer, cluster all of our many great talents and put them in pursuit of a single purpose. Let … [Read more...]
Erbakan Unlocked: The Engineer Who Hacked Unity and Inspired a Borderless Future
Tariq Saeedi In an era where global divisions seem deeper than ever, there's a quiet urgency to rediscover figures who bridged worlds with vision and pragmatism. Necmettin Erbakan, the Turkish engineer-turned-statesman who passed away in 2011, stands as one such luminary—a man whose life and legacy transcend national borders, offering lessons in unity, innovation, and … [Read more...]
On Trump’s Potential, and the Imperative of Defragmentation
Tariq Saeedi I remain a supporter of President Trump, not out of blind loyalty, but because I recognize his unique potential and proven ability to deliver on promises that conventional politicians merely talk about. His track record speaks for itself. However, as someone invested in seeing his legacy secured and his second term succeed, I believe we must examine certain … [Read more...]
Asymmetrical fusion of Traditional and Non-Traditional Security Threats faces Central Asia. Solution is within.
Tariq Saeedi This is the era of entangled risks. --- There is an asymmetrical fusion of Traditional and Non-Traditional Security Threats facing Central Asia. Traditional Security (TS) Threats are conventional, state-centric, military-focused risks, such as wars, border disputes, and invasions, threatening state sovereignty. Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Threats are … [Read more...]
Be Prepared: The Timeless Wisdom Nations Must Relearn
Tariq Saeedi When Lord Robert Baden-Powell chose "Be Prepared" as the motto for the Boy Scouts in 1907, he wasn't simply offering practical advice for camping trips. The founder of the scouting movement understood something profound about human resilience: true preparedness isn't about predicting specific dangers, but about cultivating the character, skills, and mindset … [Read more...]
Neutrality: A Shield for Childhood, A Foundation for Future Generations
Tariq Saeedi Have you seen the pictures of children in a conflict zone? They haunt the conscience of every generation touched by conflict: a child's eyes, old beyond their years, reflecting a world where playgrounds have become battlegrounds and lullabies have been replaced by air raid sirens. This is not merely a tragedy of war—it is the theft of childhood itself, the … [Read more...]
Neutrality of Turkmenistan – Dynamic harmony of a living organism
A personal exploration of whether three decades of evolution have brought Turkmenistan's neutrality to a state of natural balance Tariq Saeedi Many years ago, traveling near the borders of Iran and Pakistan, I witnessed something that has stayed with me ever since—a perfect demonstration of harmony in its purest form. --- A teenage shepherd was tending his small … [Read more...]
Central Asia Gears Up for Historic C5+1 Summit with Trump: A Mix of Optimism and Caution
Tariq Saeedi As the world watches the evolving dynamics of global diplomacy, the upcoming C5+1 summit in Washington, D.C., on November 6, 2025, is generating significant buzz across Central Asia and beyond. This gathering, marking the 10th anniversary of the C5+1 format that brings together the United States and the five Central Asian republics—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, … [Read more...]
Equality and Mutual Respect
Tariq Saeedi ‘Equality and mutual respect’ is more than a utopian concept in international relations. It is an important and useful instrument in the modern diplomacy. Where Did the Idea of Equality and Mutual Respect Between Nations Come From? The idea that all countries should be treated as equals goes back to 1648 and … [Read more...]
Central Asia and the Law of Proximity
Tariq Saeedi Have you ever noticed how you're more likely to strike up a friendship with the person sitting next to you in class or the neighbor across the street than someone halfway across the world? It's not just coincidence—it's this fascinating idea called the ‘Law of Proximity’ from social psychology. Basically, it boils down to the fact that physical closeness … [Read more...]
The Theory of Double Quagmire: Why Every War Becomes Everyone’s War
Tariq Saeedi Last month, while watching yet another news briefing about escalating tensions somewhere in the world, I found myself thinking about quicksand. Not because I'm particularly fascinated by natural hazards, but because the metaphor kept forcing itself into my mind as I listened to officials explain their "limited engagement" and "targeted objectives." We've … [Read more...]
Peace is Strength, Not Weakness
Tariq Saeedi “Peace is not about dodging a fight or waving a white flag. It’s about standing your ground, knowing your strength, and choosing not to swing,” said Mama Wanjiru. “Peace doesn’t flinch; Peace is the real strength,” she added forcefully, as she splashed a ladle of stewed vegetables on my plate of ugali. Mama Wanjiru sold home-cooked ugali, a kind of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality: An Active Philosophy for Building Trust
Expert Derya Soysal In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions and divided alliances, Turkmenistan's status of permanent neutrality stands out as a deliberate and constructive approach to diplomacy. Recently reaffirmed by the United Nations General Assembly for the third time, this unique stance is more than a foreign policy label—it is a constitutional … [Read more...]
Some connectible dots
Tariq Saeedi Here are some connectible dots: 1.Brutus says in Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar:There is a tide in the affairs of men.Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;Omitted, all the voyage of their lifeIs bound in shallows and in miseries.On such a full sea are we now afloat,And we must take the current when it serves,Or lose our ventures. 2.The … [Read more...]
Germany is economic powerhouse of Europe and a natural partner for Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi Germany is the economic powerhouse of Europe. It is the third largest economy in the world. The size of the German economy is simply impressive considering that it has always paid a heavy price for the broader cooperation in Europe. Germany also has an impeccable record of fulfilling its commitments. The roots are in the national psyche where the sense of … [Read more...]