Borders of Power:American Ideals Under Threat
The current administration’s immigration policies have weaponised enforcement not only to control migration but to suppress political dissent and criminalise activism. By targeting individuals based on...
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In this edition of Türkiye in Focus, we discuss the following highlights of the week: President Erdoğan visited the MHP leader to discuss key domestic developments. Significant subjects were examined...
View ArticleFrom Pressure to Diplomacy: Prospects for a U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal
The resumed nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States stand out as one of the most significant diplomatic developments following Donald Trump’s unilateral withdrawal of the United States...
View ArticleFrom Battlefield to Boardroom: The Real Power Broker in Ukraine’s Peace Talks
As Ukrainian and Russian delegations convene in Istanbul for peace negotiations, the United States stands poised to emerge as the war’s principal beneficiary. Despite the differing policies and...
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Türkiye has just wrapped up a busy week in both domestic and foreign politics. The most prominent issue on the domestic front was the decision by the terrorist organization PKK to lay down arms and...
View ArticleSyria Sanctions Lifted: U.S. Signals and Regional Realignments
Sanctions are not only punitive measures; they are powerful tools of international signalling. When imposed, they communicate disapproval and intent to coerce behavioural change. Conversely, lifting...
View ArticleLibya’s Turning Point? Towards State Control Amidst Militias’ Decline
Libya stands at a critical crossroads after the killing of Abdelghani al-Kikli on Monday, head of Libya’s Support and Stability Apparatus (SSA) and one of Tripoli’s most powerful militia leaders. The...
View ArticleTrump’s Middle East Reset? From Strategic Alliances to Transactional Diplomacy
President Donald Trump’s May 13-16, 2025, Middle East tour marked a significant moment in US strategy. For the first time in decades, a US president visited the Gulf without stopping in Israel, instead...
View ArticleCoercion and Consequences: Examining the Validity of the U.S.-Ukraine Mineral...
Although President Donald Trump has portrayed the signing of the long-sought mineral agreement, granting the United States a share in Ukraine’s rare earth elements asa diplomatic victory, achieved...
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Discussions on the Terror-Free Türkiye initiative are set to continue through a parliamentary commission. Meanwhile, debates over the Treaty of Lausanne have been making headlines in media outlets...
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