Deadly Exploitation: Israel and the Persistent Claims of Organ Harvesting
The Israel ongoing wars to subjugate the Palestinians are often viewed through the lens of military operations, territorial disputes, and political deadlock. However, lurking behind these events may...
View ArticleZelenskyy’s “Victory Plan” and the Complex Path to Peace in Ukraine
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presents his “Victory Plan” at the United Nations General Assembly and meets with U.S. leaders, the stakes surrounding Ukraine’s war with Russia are higher...
View ArticleTürkiye in Focus
In this week’s edition of Türkiye in Focus, we explore the following topics:– The start of the new legislative year featured notable messages of dialogue exchanged between the political parties.– The...
View ArticleUK’s reality check: From free speech to regulation
Western countries often advocate for unchecked big tech dominance in the name of free speech, but they are now facing the consequences themselves. As digital platforms increasingly disrupt economies,...
View ArticleThe Role of Education in Türkiye’s Technological Transformation
Türkiye’s education system is pivotal to the nation’s technological transformation, integrating efforts from public, private, and non-governmental sectors. Key initiatives like the FATİH Project in...
View ArticleNasrallah’s assassination: A turning point for Hezbollah and Lebanon
On Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, Israel conducted an airstrike in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, killing Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s leader for the past 32 years, along with a significant portion of the...
View ArticleNasrallah’s Assassination: Israel’s Shadow War with Iran
On Sept. 27, the targeted assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces underscored Mossad’s extensive reach within Iran. This wave of assassinations, including the earlier...
View ArticleTürkiye in Focus
In this week’s edition of Türkiye in Focus, we highlight the following topics:– Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli’s outreach to the DEM Party has garnered significant attention.–...
View ArticleFrom Arrakis to Beirut: Mirror to Leadership in a War-Torn World
A year into Israel’s War on Gaza and recent devastating strikes in Lebanon, the movie “Dune: Part Two” brings to mind many connections between the film’s fiction and real-world events. Arrakis, the...
View ArticleIs Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan a Realistic Path to End War?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent presentation of his “victory plan” in parliament represents a high-stakes gambit in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Unveiled on Oct. 16, 2024, amid...
View ArticleReviving Turkish-Iraqi ties with the Development Road
Turkish-Iraqi relations have gradually warmed over the past five years. In contrast to Iran’s approach, which relies heavily on a network of sectarian groups and militias to exert influence, Ankara’s...
View ArticleElon Musk’s Trump Endorsement: Profit over Principles?
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX and owner of the X platform, has intensified his support for Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election....
View ArticleTürkiye in Focus
This past week in Türkiye has been one of the most eventful in recent years, with unexpected developments unfolding rapidly. In this edition of Türkiye in Focus, we explore the following topics: In...
View ArticleThe Future of Education in Türkiye
Mahmut Özer sheds light on the future of the Turkish education system in his latest book, “The Future of Education in Türkiye: Equality, Inclusion and Quality.” Based on his long-term educational...
View ArticleNeocon Support for Harris: A Troubling Sign for Things to Come?
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris’s support from neoconservative groups emerged as one of the unexpected political alliances. The backing of a Democrat by figures such as Dick...
View ArticleElectronic, Cyber Warfare Redesign Modern War’s New Face
The development of electronic warfare (EW) techniques and cyber warfare methods, coupled with their increasing use alongside traditional military strategies in armed conflicts, has profoundly...
View ArticleTaiwan’s Chip Dilemma: Navigating the Threat of Invasion and the Strain of...
Amid China’s escalating military exercises around Taiwan, the tech scene is increasingly pre-occupied with one question – what happens if China ever invades Taiwan? Taiwan is home to TSMC (Taiwan...
View ArticleThe TAI attack: Asymmetric Threats and Türkiye’s Determination to fight...
A recent terrorist attack on a facility of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in Türkiye’s capital Ankara had a dual purpose. Its perpetrators sought to disrupt efforts to foster national unity, while...
View ArticleIran-Russia’s Wary Alliance: Arming up or Breaking down?
The dynamics in world politics rapidly shift. Iran’s supply of short-range missiles and drones to Russia has triggered fresh sanctions from the United States and the European Union. As the Ukraine war...
View ArticleBRICS as instrument for Russia’s quest for influence
As BRICS explores new opportunities for growth and influence, Russia’s ambitious vision for this alliance of emerging economies reveals a carefully crafted three-pronged strategy. Moscow’s push to...
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