An already unexpected situation in Russia-Ukraine war
Everything is developing so quickly in the Russia-Ukraine war, making it hard to read the parameters to conduct a precise analysis
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Direction of Russian invasion and Ankara's position
The Turkish government adopted a dynamic approach toward the Ukraine crisis. Its purpose is to shelter the country from the war’s repercussions and to contribute to a policy with the potential to promote peace.
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With the events unfolding in Ukraine, the U.S. has managed to consolidate its global position as Europe fails to prevent its decline in world politics
What are the general guidelines for passage through the Turkish Straits according to the Montreux Convention? Is it legally possible for Ukraine and Russia to send their warships through the straits during the ongoing war? Is Turkey obligated to block the passage of both Ukrainian and Russian warships? Should warships of other states that may come to aid Ukraine be allowed to pass? What is Turkey’s approach towards implementing the Montreux Convention?
In the event of major crises, world wars – horrible tragedies that devastated mankind – inevitably come to mind.
One way or the other, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its regional and global dimensions are likely to have long-lasting consequences
What went wrong for Russia in Ukraine
'The current pace and direction of the events indicate that Russia will come out of the war isolated, weaker and more vulnerable'
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Russian moves send shock waves in international system
The optimism of the post-Cold War period is almost over. Neither globalization nor the elimination of the Iron Curtain brought the expected results.
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A prolonged war in Ukraine would have a devastating impact on European security and the global economy. That is why we should expect diplomacy to gain momentum
Russia made certain maximalist demands under the pretext of national security. Judging by the way that the U.S. and the EU managed the crisis, there was no attempt to stop Moscow’s imminent attack either.
Unless all parties from Brussels to the Kremlin give realistic diplomacy a chance, the escalating military confrontation will never stop
The moves being made amid the tensions in Ukraine are deepening the global rivalry in world politics
Who dominates who is still uncertain in the Ukraine crisis. We'll wait and see...
There are three main reasons behind Berlin's passive approach to the Ukraine tensions. Among them, energy comes first
This analysis provides a review of Turkey’s relations with Ukraine and discusses foreign policy options available to Turkey in case of invasion of Ukrainian territory by Russia.
One way or the way, all Ankara wants is a peaceful solution to the escalating standoff in Ukraine
If the Ukraine crisis enters a new chapter, Erdoğan’s most recent visit to Ukraine, together with Putin’s upcoming trip to Turkey, could initiate a process of de-escalation. Indeed, the Russian leader could convey a new message to the Western alliance by agreeing to mediation by Turkey, a NATO ally.
Western countries fail to stay united in the face of Russian power in the ongoing Ukrainian crisis
In the near future, Turkish President Erdoğan's diplomatic contribution to resolve the Ukraine row will be understood in a much clearer way
Turkey, which did not recognize the annexation of Crimea, supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity. At the same time, it wants Russia and Ukraine – countries, with which it has cordial relations – to resolve the Donbass crisis through negotiations. Again, Russia could find it more suitable to work with Turkey in the Black Sea, as it already does in the Caucasus.
The country is wedged between an aggressive power and idle disunity, suffering from a lack of independence
