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Why Turkey May Not Let Hamas Wither Away

Why Turkey May Not Let Hamas Wither Away

October 23, 2025
by Enes Esen, published on 23 October 2025
Under the terms of Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, Hamas is expected to transfer control of Gaza first to an international body and eventually to the Palestinian Authority (PA). The Trump administration anticipates that Hamas will eventually wither away as this process unfolds. Ankara, however, may be reluctant to go along with this process.
Ticaret Savaşlarının Gölgesinde Hollanda Ekonomisi ve Yüksek Teknoloji Şirketleri

Ticaret Savaşlarının Gölgesinde Hollanda Ekonomisi ve Yüksek Teknoloji Şirketleri

October 21, 2025
by Mehmet Demirbaş, published on 21 October 2025
Bazı ülkeler sanayiyle, bazıları ticaretle, bazılarıysa tarımla anılır. Ama Hollanda, bu üç alanda da derinleşmeyi başarabilen nadir yerlerden birisi. Küçük yüzölçümüne rağmen uzun zamandır Avrupa’nın geleneksel ticaretinde önemli rol almış olan Hollanda, ekonomik başarısını şimdi çiplerle, lazerlerle ve veri akışıyla sürdürüyor.
Kamerun’da Başkanlık Seçimleri ve Sokakların Karışma İhtimali

Kamerun’da Başkanlık Seçimleri ve Sokakların Karışma İhtimali

October 18, 2025
by Enes Esen, published on 18 October 2025
Kamerun’da 12 Ekim’de Cumhurbaşkanlığı seçimleri yapıldı. Dünyadaki en yaşlı Devlet Başkanı unvanını taşıyan 92 yaşındaki Paul Biya, bir kez daha başkan adayı olarak seçime girdi. Biya, emellerine ulaşırsa 99 yaşında emekliye ayrılmış olacak. 43 yıldır iktidarda bulunan Biya’nın seçimlerdeki en güçlü rakibi, kendisinin eski bakanlarından Issa Tchiroma Bakary.
Gazze'deki Ateşkese Dair Uzmanlarımızın Görüşleri

Gazze'deki Ateşkese Dair Uzmanlarımızın Görüşleri

October 9, 2025
by Servet Akman and Mustafa Enes Esen, published on 9 October 2025
İsrail ve Hamas, 9 Ekim Perşembe günü iki yıllık Gazze savaşını sona erdirmeye yönelik ateşkes anlaşmasını imzaladılar. İlk aşamada, İsrailli rehinelerin serbest bırakılması ve İsrail'in Gazze'den kısmen çekilmesi öngörülüyor. Uzmanlarımız son ateşkes anlaşmasını değerlendirdi.
Will Turkey Acquire Nuclear Weapons?

Will Turkey Acquire Nuclear Weapons?

October 9, 2025
by Mustafa Enes Esen, published on 9 October 2025
For decades, Turkey has relied on NATO’s nuclear deterrence, with U.S. warheads stationed at Incirlik Air Base. But shifting regional dynamics have begun to test this arrangement. Israel’s military operations in Syria, its regional overreach, and uncertainty over NATO’s willingness to defend Turkey raise a troubling question: could Ankara rethink its nuclear stance?
Game of Thrones in Ankara

Game of Thrones in Ankara

October 5, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 5 October 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was cordially received by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on September 25. Progovernment media celebrated the Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as a diplomatic success that might reset troubled U.S.-Turkey relations. Yet, instead of opening a new page with Washington, Erdoğan’s visit unexpectedly highlighted something else: the question of succession and the rivalries within his own circle.
Erdoğan'ın Beyaz Saray Ziyaretine Dair Uzmanlarımızın Görüşleri

Erdoğan'ın Beyaz Saray Ziyaretine Dair Uzmanlarımızın Görüşleri

September 25, 2025
by Mehmet Demirbaş, İmdat Öner, Mustafa Enes Esen, published on 25 September 2025
Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan, ABD Başkanı Trump tarafından 25 Eylül günü Beyaz Saray’da kabul edildi. Uzmanlarımız Erdoğan’ın Vaşington ziyaretini değerlendirdi.
ABD’de Devlet Kapitalizmi Modeli Denemeleri

ABD’de Devlet Kapitalizmi Modeli Denemeleri

September 23, 2025
by Mehmet Demirbaş, published on 23 September 2025
Trump’ın ikinci döneminde ABD’de uygulanmaya başlayan gümrük tarifeleri, şirketlerin işleyişine doğrudan müdahaleler ve stratejik sektörlerde devletin fiilen ortak konuma gelmesi, kapitalizmin merkezinde radikal bir dönüşümün işaretleri olarak karşımıza çıkıyor.
Turkey Between Washington and Beijing: Erdoğan’s Calculated Visit to China

Turkey Between Washington and Beijing: Erdoğan’s Calculated Visit to China

September 8, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 8 September 2025
Today, Turkey’s overtures to non-Western initiatives are no longer surprising to the US and Europe. Yet, what does this visit say about Turkey’s place in the shifting balance between the United States and China?
Warships in the Caribbean: Trump’s Gamble with Venezuela

Warships in the Caribbean: Trump’s Gamble with Venezuela

September 2, 2025
by İmdat Öner, published on 2 September 2025
Warships in the Caribbean: Trump’s Gamble with Venezuela While Latin America doesn’t often dominate global headlines, a surprising turn of events has pushed Venezuela back into the international spotlight. The Trump administration has sent seven warships, a submarine, and roughly 4,500 Marines to the Caribbean—one of the largest U.S. military deployments to the region in decades.
Op-Ed: The Perils of AI-Driven Policing in Turkey

Op-Ed: The Perils of AI-Driven Policing in Turkey

August 27, 2025
by Yasir Gökçe, published on 27 August 2025
In recent years, Turkey has embarked on a sweeping integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into law enforcement and justice systems. From automated traffic enforcement to predictive criminal analytics, these systems promise efficiency—but at what cost to civil liberties, transparency, and the rule of law?
Can BRICS Challenge West’s Technological Dominance?

Can BRICS Challenge West’s Technological Dominance?

August 22, 2025
by Shah Muhammad, published on 22 August 2025
When technological determinism intersects with realpolitik, Cold War-era modalities of power projection are replaced by a new foundation of dominance – one built on emerging technologies and digital ecosystems. Over the years, BRICS countries have come to terms with the fact that control over critical technologies is crucial for securing as well as asserting power on the international stage.