The potential of a Türkiye-Syria maritime border agreement
Following the collapse of the Baath regime led by Bashar Assad in Syria, an agreement is being proposed between the new Syrian interim government and Türkiye on the determination of maritime borders.
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Importance of US-Türkiye partnership in resolving the Russia-Ukraine war
In 2023, the number of conflicts worldwide increased to 59, the highest recorded since data collection began in 1946. US President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the November presidential election raised the possibility of ending at least some of these conflicts. Ending wars was a central commitment of Trump’s election campaign. Americans cast their votes for Trump because they do not want to spend their taxes in these endless wars anymore. While cutting financial aid to war-torn countries could help, the new US administration may need a more comprehensive approach. As Trump pursues his policy to end wars, he may need partners and facilitators to share the burden.
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Türkiye has been following an active regional policy since the eruption of the Arab insurgencies and revolutions. One of the main principles of Türkiye’s regional policy is the principle of “regional initiatives for regional problems.”
The collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria has opened a critical window for accountability.
Iran, despite having one of the world's largest oil and gas reserves, is facing a severe energy bottleneck, driven by heavy economic sanctions, inadequate infrastructure investment, and increasing domestic energy demand.
When viewed through the lens of famous doctrines that have shaped U.S. foreign policy, it’s hard to argue that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has put forth a defining doctrine of his own.
2025 and beyond: Unyielding cycle of Israeli violence and Western complicity
The year 2024 has been recorded as one of the most brutal years for the Palestinian people and the Middle East. Israel insistently continued its genocide in Gaza and its expansionist and aggressive policies toward other regional states. Furthermore, it continued to recklessly violate the basic principles of international law and human rights. It seems that the year 2025 will not bring any change for the Palestinian people. Their destruction and resistance will continue.
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Türkiye’s dual challenge: Tackling PKK terror and regional obstacles
In 2024, Türkiye faced various security threats and regional changes, highlighting the challenges of counterterrorism and geopolitical turbulence. The year revealed both vulnerabilities in Türkiye’s defenses and new opportunities to consolidate influence in a shifting Middle East.
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We are living in an era where artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of life at an astonishing pace. The long-standing trend of decreasing computational costs has made high-capacity chips more accessible. Before the pandemic, the digital economic transformation was relatively slow, but the pandemic marked a turning point for technological change. As hybrid work became normalized, even the concept of a workplace evolved, and the digital economy gained momentum, unbound by physical spaces. This shift enabled millions of people to become both producers and consumers in the digital sphere, free from the constraints of time and place.
Türkiye, which sent troops to Somalia on Jan. 3, 1993, took a step toward establishing international peace and stability as part of the United Nations' Second Somalia Operation (UNOSOM II). This step opened the door to a new era in which Türkiye intervened in conflict areas in Somalia with diplomatic and humanitarian assistance. The visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was the prime minister at the time, to Somalia in 2011 was a turning point in Türkiye's approach to Somalia.
The year 2024 has been recorded as one of the most critical years of modern times for the Middle Eastern region. It was full of conflicts, wars, humanitarian and economic crises, political devastation, mass killings and even genocide.
With the ouster of Bashar Assad’s regime and the end of a nearly 14-year civil war, Syria is looking to a new future of abundant opportunities and several risks that could derail any effort to rebuild, but neighboring Türkiye is lending a helping hand.
