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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,…
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…
