Collapse of Turkish Soft Power: Cyprus Recognition by Turkic States Reflects Post-Gülenist Vacuum
The formal recognition of the Republic of Cyprus by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,…
Offshore Pact, Mineral Finds Signal New Era for Pakistan
Pakistan is making bold moves to position itself as a regional leader…
Indonesia Eyes Partnership in Turkey’s KAAN Fighter Jet Program Amid Deepening Defense Ties
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced his country’s interest in joining Turkey’s KAAN…
Turkey vs. Israel in a Hypothetical War: The Myths and the Realities
Every few months — particularly during times of regional tension — a…
The West’s Pact with Power: How Erdoğan’s Autocracy Was Accepted and Normalized
In a defiant speech to his party’s parliamentary group today (March 9),…
Does Turkey Really Need Bases in Central Syria to Deter Israel and Fight ISIS?
Turkey’s reported intention to take control of Syria’s Tiyas Air Base (T4),…
Trump’s Cold War Nostalgia and the Limits of Strategic Realignment
In an interview with Tucker Carlson on October 31, 2024, Donald Trump…
Banning Extremists Won’t Save Democracy: Lessons from Romania
Summary by Geopolist | Istanbul Center for Geopolitics: In December 2024, Romania…
Israel’s Escalation in Post-Assad Syria Risks Destabilizing Fragile Transition
Summary by Geopolist | Istanbul Center for Geopolitics: Over the past six…
The Bear in the Backyard: How Russia Quietly Took Root in Libya
Summary by Geopolist | Istanbul Center for Geopolitics: Over the last decade,…
