International Relations & Diplomacy
The Price of Passage: Iran’s Hormuz Strategy
The escalation of the US-Israel war on Iran has thrust the world into uncharted geopolitical waters, transforming the Strait of Hormuz from a bustling...
Energy Shock, Global Consequences: The US-Iran War as a Vulnerability Multiplier
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate
The US-Iran war transforms energy corridors from sectoral infrastructure into geopolitical frontlines, forcing a redefinition of sovereign resilience where...
The Anatomy of the Ballot Box: What Lies Ahead After Armenia’s 2026 Polls?
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's 2026 electoral success represents a strategic pivot away from geopolitical dependence on the Russian Federation,...
Hormuz Goes Digital: Iran’s Weaponisation of Connectivity
We often imagine the internet as a borderless, ethereal "cloud" hovering safely above the messy realities of geopolitics. But the modern digital economy is...
The Politics of Language in the US–Israel War on Iran
The US-Israel war on Iran not only severely impacted regional insecurity, geopolitics, diplomacy, energy and trade, but it also signified a breakdown of the...
A Shield with Gaps: Sánchez’s Blocking Statute and the Limits of European Legal Protection for the ICC
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate
The European Union's attempt to shield the International Criminal Court (ICC) from United States sanctions through the EU Blocking...
The Republican Revolt Against Forever Wars
For many in the Rust Belt who supported Donald Trump in 2024, the appeal was simple: lower inflation, economic stability, and a promise to avoid “endless wars.” Yet, by spring 2026, the US-Israel...
China’s Energy Dilemma: Strategic Hedging in the Shadow of the Iran Crisis
The escalation of the US-Israel and Iran conflict that began on 28 February 2026 has forced China to navigate a volatile geopolitical landscape. Amid...
The Paralysis of Permanent Opposition
For years, a significant segment of the Turkish media ecosystem operated within a relatively stable ideological universe. Politics was interpreted through familiar binaries, editorial...
Weekly Newsletter
Türkiye in Focus
14-18 September 2026 Edition Edition
This week we cover:
- Intelligence Officer’s Death Returns to the Spotlight
- Türkiye’s Steady Rise in PISA Results
- A Turbulent Day for Borsa İstanbul