International Relations & Diplomacy
UNSC Resolution 2797 on Western Sahara: From a Status Quo to a Pragmatic Approach
On 31 October 2025, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2797 on the Western Sahara dispute, extending the mandate of the long-standing UN...
The Cyprus Question Redux: The Two-State Path as a Strategic Choice
The recent presidential elections in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) have once again brought the island's long-standing identity and orientation dilemma to...
The Watchdog on a Leash: The IAEA, Iran, and the Politics of Non-Proliferation
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), headquartered in Vienna and composed of around 170 member states with a staff exceeding 2,500, operates as a...
Beyond the Ceasefire: Trump’s Gaza Truce Needs Substance
In early October 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled and brokered a twenty-point ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking the first comprehensive truce...
From Oil Wealth to Water Bankruptcy
Iran’s Hydrological Crisis
Iran, the nation with the fourth-largest proven oil reserves in the world, faces a profound paradox: it is hydrocarbon-rich but water-poor. In...
The Doha Strike: Israel’s War on International Law and Mediation
Israel’s doctrine of extraterritorial targeting has escalated from a perceived capability to a demonstrated willingness to violate international law and national sovereignty anywhere. The...
From Populist Energy to Capital’s Insurance Policy: The Rise of JD Vance
JD Vance’s rise to the vice presidency was no accident. While many on the American right resisted his place on Trump’s ticket, Silicon Valley...
A Littoral Solution: Türkiye’s Role in a Safer Black Sea
The war in Ukraine is not only fought on land but also at sea, where control of shipping routes through the Black Sea has...
Zangezur Corridor: The Strip of Land Reshaping South Caucasus Geopolitics
The recent agreement in Washington between Azerbaijan and Armenia, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, marks a defining development in the long-standing conflict between...
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