Davutoğlu Warns of Global Collapse, Urges Sweeping Probe Tied to Venezuela and Drugs

Future Party (Gelecek Partisi) leader Ahmet Davutoğlu delivered a wide-ranging and sharply critical speech at the New Path Group Meeting in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM), declaring that both the global order and Turkey’s internal balance are entering a period of deep crisis. Framing 2025 as a year of reckoning and 2026 as an even harsher threshold, Davutoğlu combined geopolitical analysis, economic critique, and moral warnings, repeatedly stressing that “The world is bigger than one” and “Humanity is bigger than Trump.”

Opening his address, Davutoğlu expressed hope for the new year but quickly pivoted to a somber assessment, arguing that 2025 marked a collapse of global norms and a deepening economic, moral, and legal breakdown within Turkey. According to him, the world is no longer governed by shared rules but by brute power and resource competition, a trend he said would intensify in 2026.

Gaza Described as One of History’s Greatest Crimes

Davutoğlu placed particular emphasis on Gaza, describing the events there unequivocally as genocide, not a conventional conflict or war. He stated:
“The Gaza genocide is not a political dispute, not even a war. It is one of the greatest crimes against humanity ever recorded by history.”

He rejected claims that the crisis had ended, noting that since ceasefire discussions began, nearly 500 people had been killed, with children dying from cold and hunger. For Davutoğlu, Gaza symbolized the moral bankruptcy of the current international system.

Middle East, Ukraine, and the Rise of New Hegemonies

Beyond Gaza, Davutoğlu argued that 2025 witnessed an aggressive push to establish Israeli hegemony in the Middle East, supported by the United States. He pointed to attacks and escalations across Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, and Syria, asserting that no effective global restraint remained.

Turning north, he warned that despite periodic claims of resolution, the Russia–Ukraine war continues to carry the risk of turning the Black Sea into a zone of permanent tension, with serious implications for regional security.

“A New Colonial Era Has Begun”

One of the most striking elements of Davutoğlu’s speech was his critique of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s global vision. He argued that oil- and mineral-centered policies had pushed the world into a new colonial era, driven by raw economic power rather than international law.

Davutoğlu stated:
“Without shame, Trump declared oil wars, mineral wars, and trade wars directly to humanity’s face. Economic injustice has reached extreme levels. A new colonial order has begun and continues.”

He warned that this approach discards national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and diplomatic immunity, principles once upheld by the United Nations system.

Harsh Economic Criticism: “The People Are Living in Misery”

Shifting to Turkey’s domestic situation, Davutoğlu rejected optimistic government narratives, claiming that ordinary citizens are experiencing severe hardship. He described inflation as “the greatest theft in history,” arguing that high inflation systematically transfers wealth from the public to a small elite.

Citing official figures, he highlighted what he called massive forecasting failures: inflation expectations revised from 17.5% to 28.5%, while actual inflation reached 30.89%. He accused economic managers of either incompetence or moral indifference, stating that such deviations would be unacceptable in any credible system.

Food prices, he added, have become inaccessible for many households, sharply criticizing policymakers who, in his words, “assume food is affordable simply because it appears on their own tables.”

“2025 Will Be Remembered as a Year of Moral Collapse”

Davutoğlu argued that economic hardship was accompanied by a profound moral breakdown. He referenced allegations raised in parliament involving the exploitation of young women, stating that if such claims emerge under the roof of the legislature, public trust in safety and justice is irreparably damaged.

Addressing corruption, he acknowledged municipal investigations but criticized both government and opposition, accusing them of selective accountability and political maneuvering. According to Davutoğlu, this mutual distrust leaves citizens unable to believe in either governing authorities or their alternatives.

Justice System, Prisons, and Security Concerns

Davutoğlu also targeted Turkey’s justice and security systems, warning of rampant gang activity and drug networks. He described prisons as operating under a “fill-and-empty system,” where overcrowding leads to periodic amnesties while journalists, intellectuals, and political figures remain incarcerated.

This, he argued, has undermined deterrence, public safety, and the rule of law.

Venezuela, Trump, and a Call for Immediate Action

Looking ahead to 2026, Davutoğlu described recent developments around Venezuela as a preview of what lies ahead. Declaring that the United Nations order has effectively ended, he compared Trump’s rhetoric to pre–World War II expansionist language, arguing that sovereignty is now openly dismissed in favor of resource control.

In his most direct call to the Turkish government, Davutoğlu urged President Erdoğan to launch a comprehensive anti-drug operation, stating:
“Whoever has had relations with Venezuela, whichever politicians have had ties with such regimes, do not spare anyone.”

He went further, demanding that before any external action regarding Maduro, Turkey should initiate investigations covering all politicians with even the slightest connection to drug trafficking, declaring that no personal reputation or political future outweighs the Turkish Republic.

“I Am Not Seeking Office”

Concluding his speech, Davutoğlu emphasized that his stance was not driven by personal ambition. He stated that his only goal was to stand before history and conscience, having done everything possible to prevent national and global catastrophe.