European Sky Shield Initiative | Capacities, Criticisms, and Türkiye’s Contribution
The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), spearheaded by Germany, emerged in response to escalating missile threats, particularly from Russia, following Moscow’s aggressive actions in Ukraine
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The Role of the AK Party in Türkiye’s Africa Policy
The AK Party, with its nearly 25 years of governance experience, has been playing an increasingly prominent role in Africa, particularly in the Horn of Africa.
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Türkiye has a long history of judicial and legal reforms, dating back to the 19th century. This transformation has been influenced by various factors throughout history. The primary motivation for reshaping the judiciary and legal framework was the push for Westernization during the Ottoman era.
In an exclusive interview with Murat Kurum, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, conducted by Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) General Director Nebi Miş, the Minister shared crucial updates on Türkiye's post-earthquake reconstruction efforts and urban transformation initiatives.
Relations between Türkiye and Greece have been overshadowed by unsolved bilateral problems, especially the Aegean Sea tension and the Cyprus issue, since the 1950s. In addition, disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean have been added more recently, making it even more difficult to keep relations between the two countries free of tensions and crises.
On Jan. 21, 2025, United States President Donald Trump announced an unprecedented wave of investments in artificial intelligence (AI), marking a historic milestone in U.S. technological advancement. Trump declared a record-breaking $500 billion commitment to a coalition of AI companies, labeling the initiative “Stargate” and proclaiming that the U.S. was entering a new “golden age” during his second term. The announcement, titled “Stargate,” echoed the symbolism of past grandiose projects, such as President Ronald Reagan’s “Strategic Defense Initiative” (SDI), famously known as “Star Wars,” which aimed to challenge the Soviet Union during the Cold War era.
Türkiye only alternative energy supplier for Slovakia: Experts
Experts believe Türkiye could serve as a reliable and alternative energy supplier for Slovakia as the country seeks to secure its natural gas supply following the halt of gas flows from Ukraine.
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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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This edition sheds light on Türkiye’s approach to mitigating economic constraints, strengthening defense exports, and leveraging diplomatic influence to shape the regional and global security order in 2025.
The latest issue of Insight Turkey, which provides a comprehensive analysis of Türkiye-Africa relations and political dynamics. This edition thoroughly examines Türkiye’s evolving policy toward Africa, with a focus on its regional ties, engagement with African organizations, and the dynamics of bilateral partnerships. Additionally, it analyzes the ongoing war in Gaza, tracing events since October 7 and offering in-depth discussions of the complexities surrounding the conflict.
