Gold, Guns, and Geopolitics: The Sudan Conflict and Its Regional Implications
This research paper explores the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The country’s strategic location along the Red Sea and its abundant natural resources,...
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In this edition of Türkiye in Focus, we cover the following topics: Türkiye marks the second commemoration of the February 6 earthquakes, honouring the lives lost. Syria’s interim president Ahmed...
View ArticleThere is Still Hope for Turkish Drama
The new series Gassal, streaming on TRT’s digital platform Tabii, offers a profound and authentic portrayal of the life and challenges of mortuary workers. Following the story of Baki, a funeral...
View ArticleThe Real Estate Ruse: Trump’s Plan Reveals a Dire Threat to Palestinian...
Before taking office, Donald Trump suggested his ambition to be -or at least to appear as- a “distinct leader” by putting forward ideas that were far outside the norms of diplomacy or civility,...
View ArticleLessons from Finland: A Path to Peace for Ukraine?
The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia has reignited discussions on conflict resolution strategies that balance sovereignty, security, and regional stability. This policy paper examines the Finnish...
View ArticleTechnofeudal Lord: Elon Musk and the Rise of a New Digital Empire
The concept of “Technofeudalism” was introduced by economist and politician Yanis Varoufakis to critique the evolution of the modern capitalist economy underthe influence of major technology...
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In this week’s Türkiye in Focus, we cover the following topics: President Erdoğan has made significant visits to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan. Researcher Mehmet Kılıç analyses these official...
View ArticleSyrian Refugees Post-Assad: Türkiye’s Leadership and the International Response
The Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011, has had profound economic, political and social impacts not only on the Middle East but also on the entire world, primarily due to the massive refugee crisis...
View ArticleEurope Faces a New Reality, and Türkiye is Part of the Equation
For decades, Europe leaned on the United States for hard power while focusing on liberal soft power and economic integration. The transatlantic partnership functioned on the assumption that the United...
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In this edition of Türkiye in Focus, we cover the following topics: As key diplomatic efforts concerning Ukraine’s peace negotiations continue, Türkiye hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky....
View ArticleA New Era of Middle Eastern Connectivity: Opportunities and Challenges
The Middle East stands at a crossroads, where shifting power dynamics, economic ambitions, and strategic connectivity are redefining the region’s future. The fall of Syria’s Baath regime has upended...
View ArticleDigital Currencies’ Evasion: Sanctions Enforcement and the Digital Battlefield
Digital currencies are popular tools of sanctions evasion. Therefore, effective sanctions enforcement requires a multifaceted approach that addresses both the structural complexities of digital...
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In this week’s Türkiye in Focus; A new chapter is anticipated in the Kurdish dossier following the statement from İmralı. The ruling AK Party held its general congress. New members joining the party...
View ArticleEnd of an Era: Ocalan’s Call to Dissolve the PKK Redraws the Regional Landscape
Abdullah Ocalan, the founding leader of the PKK—a group designated as a terrorist organisation by Türkiye and outlawed by numerous countries—issued a groundbreaking declaration on 27 February 2025,...
View ArticleLibya’s Unfinished Revolution: Between Hope and Stalemate
More than a decade after Gaddafi’s ouster, there are glimpses of hope in Libya, and signs of economic recovery are plentiful. GDP grew by 12.6% in 2023, driven by stable oil production, private...
View ArticleThe Abraham Accords: The Gulf States, Israel, and the Limits of Normalization
Elham Fakhro’s latest book, The Abraham Accords: The Gulf States, Israel, and the Limits of Normalisa- tion writes against this background and examines the process of normalisation within the...
View ArticleEuropean Security is Incomplete Without Türkiye
As the United States signals a retreat from its traditional security commitments in Europe, the European Union finds itself confronted with an urgent imperative: the reconfiguration of its security...
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In this edition of Türkiye in Focus: The strained U.S.-EU relations during the Trump administration have once again underscored Türkiye’s strategic significance for Europe, as analysed by researcher...
View ArticleNATO without America is a nightmare for Europe
During the Peloponnesian War in 416 BCE, Athens sought to force the small island of Melos into submission. Despite its historical ties to Sparta, Melos remained neutral and refused Athenian demands to...
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In this week’s Türkiye in Focus: The phone call between President Erdoğan and U.S. President Trump focused on bilateral relations and regional and global developments. Researcher Çağdaş Yüksel...
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