In a bold expansion of its global energy ambitions, Turkey has announced the discovery of 20 billion barrels of crude oil off the coast of Somalia. The find follows high-resolution seismic surveys carried out by Turkey's Orus Reis research vessel, under a landmark hydrocarbons cooperation agreement signed between the two countries in March 2024. According to the terms of the deal, Turkey will retain 90% of the production rights, while Somalia is set to receive a 5% royalty—sparking widespread debate over the fairness and long-term sustainability of the arrangement. Two of the offshore blocks have already been declared commercially viable, while a third block is still being evaluated, with final results expected by August 2025. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has defended the agreement, asserting it could generate $5–10 billion in annual revenue for Somalia and potentially transform its economy. However, environmentalists and political analysts caution that the venture also raises red flags: security instability, climate risks, and regional disputes could complicate the rollout of production, which is not expected to begin until at least 2028. #TurkeyOil #SomaliaOilDiscovery #Geopolitics #EnergyDeals #OffshoreDrilling #AfricaEnergy #NaturalResources

Diplomatic Mind Games or Misstep? The 2007 “Dog Diplomacy” Incident In a 2007 meeting in Sochi, Vladimir Putin brought his black Labrador Koni into the room with German Chancellor Angela Merkel — fully aware she had a fear of dogs stemming from a traumatic childhood experience. Though Merkel stayed calm, she later remarked: “I understand why he has to do this — to prove he’s a man. He’s afraid of his own weakness.” The moment sparked global headlines and debate: was it a calculated psychological tactic to unsettle a key European leader, or just an innocent act by a dog-loving president? Either way, it became a textbook case of how personal psychology and body language can subtly influence geopolitical negotiations — without a single word. #DogDiplomacy #Putin #Merkel #Geopolitics #PowerPlays #PsychologicalTactics #PoliticalHistory