SETA TECHTALKS: Artificial Intelligence and Space Technologies
SETA TECHTALKS: Artificial Intelligence and Space Technologies
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Balkan Think Tanks Convention IV
This report provides a general summary of the roundtable sessions, including the main points of discussion and policy recommendations.
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Understanding the Dynamics of the Gulf Politics
Anti-immigration sentiment shapes political landscapes by manipulating refugee issues, creating social polarization and deepening political divides
Israel's relentless military assaults on Palestinians, backed by the West, are causing immense destruction and undermining global trust in Western nations
The failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump has heightened global concerns about political and international instability
The bells are tolling for Biden
Polls conducted after the debate fiasco showed support for Biden dropping in swing states, although Trump's lead was within the margin of error. Subsequent polls continued to show a decline in support for Biden, though some still suggested he could win. An AP-NORC poll conducted July 11-15 before the assassination attempt showed that two-thirds of Democrats believed Biden should withdraw. Post-assassination attempt polls are almost certain to worsen the picture for Biden. His resistance, claiming he hasn't seen a poll indicating he can't win, will weaken further as more unfavorable polls emerge.
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Artificial Intelligence Arms Dynamics | The Case of the U.S. and China Rivalry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undergone rapid evolution, not only by penetrating every aspect of our life but also by transitioning from theoretical concepts to foundational components of modern military strategy. This book focuses into the heart of this evolution, focusing on the escalating AI arms rivalry between the U.S. and China. Drawing upon Barry Buzan’s theoretical frameworks, this book aims to analyze if there is an AI arms race between the U.S. and China as a part of the ongoing great power competition.
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American politics are experiencing more activity than they have in a long time. While the political earthquake caused by President Biden's debate performance continues, his campaign's unequivocal statement of "I am absolutely not withdrawing" indicates his resistance to calls to withdraw from the race in the coming days. Details reported in the press suggest that Biden's family and close circle recommend that he continue in the race. This group, attempting to dismiss the debate performance as a mere mishap, argues that Biden has overcome past challenges and will overcome this one to defeat Trump. However, this time, the problem Biden must overcome is not external challenges but rather his own health issues, making it unlikely he can convince voters from this point onward.
Coinciding with NATO's 75th anniversary, the summit will convene in Washington on July 9-11. While security concerns over Russia and China will be voiced at the highest level, as in every summit, NATO's restructuring and strengthening, in other words, reinforcing its resolve and resilience, will probably be emphasized again.
Recent developments have brought the ongoing discussions on normalizing Türkiye-Syria relations back to the forefront. Following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Alexander Lavrentiev, Syrian leader Bashar Assad, according to the Syrian News Agency, stated, “Syria is open to all initiatives for Syria-Türkiye relations based on its sovereignty over the entire territory of the country and the fight against terrorism and terrorist organizations.” Similarly, the Syrian News Agency quoted Lavrentiev as saying that Russia supports all initiatives for Syria-Türkiye relations, adding: “We see that the conditions for successful mediation are more favorable than ever. Russia is ready to work to advance the negotiations. The goal is to succeed in restoring relations between Syria and Türkiye.”
In a period when there was doubt whether Biden would even agree to debate Trump, he committed to three debates, with the first scheduled for June before the candidates were officially confirmed. This reflected anxiety within the Biden campaign. Despite positive economic signals, Biden was losing ground due to inflation and immigration issues, and struggled to dispel concerns about his age and mental acuity. To project confidence and counter claims that he was afraid to debate Trump, the Biden campaign insisted on a debate format without an audience.
