Security & Defence
France’s Ambiguous Relations with Terrorism
France has long flirted with terrorist groups and used shadowy means to further French interests. Many do not know that the French government conducted...
Counterterrorism, Islam and the British Security State
Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Dr. Rizwaan Sabir, who shares his scholarly research and first-hand experience with the British counterterrorism apparatus.
This episode of Media Mind...
The Russia–Ukraine War and the European Security Order
This policy outlook examines the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine with a focus on the structural factors serving as enablers for Russia and its...
Russia’s National Security Strategy: Ideology, Strategic Priorities and Threat Perceptions
This policy outlook analyses Russia’s strategic priorities, national interests and threat perceptions by examining its latest national security strategy document.
Russian foreign policy elites believe...
Two Decades of the Global War on Terror: Legacies and Future
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate
By instrumentalising the Global War on Terror through aggressive Orientalist and counter-terrorism discourses, the United States sought to secure...
How ISIS Fights: Military Tactics in Iraq, Syria, Libya, and Egypt
Omar Ashour seeks to explain the puzzle of how the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (known as ISIS or DAESH) was able to...
Mercenaries in Libya and the Threat to Regional Peace
Despite the end of military operations, following the ceasefire agreement there are still many irregular troops and mercenaries in the country who pose a...
Reporting War and Conflict in the 21st Century
This book offers significant insights into reporting on various war zones and conflict areas, from TRT World’s finest journalists, correspondents, newsmakers, and producers.
In this...
Autonomy in Arms: Turkey’s Weapons Procurement and the S-400 Missile System
This policy outlook outlines why Turkey is in genuine need of the S-400 air defence system and why Washington’s opposition to this procurement is...
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