Haşim Tekineş

Haşim Tekineş

M. Hasim Tekines is a researcher at the Brussels-based Institute for Diplomacy and Economy. Previously, he worked as a diplomat at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His areas of interest include Turkish foreign policy, Islamism, Middle Eastern studies, and international relations. Tekines’ studies have been published in the Journal of Politics, Religion, & Ideology, The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, Middle East Policy, and Mediterranean Politics. He has also published commentaries at Fikra Forum, National Interest, War on the Rocks.

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Israel vs. Iran: What It Means for Turkey

June 26, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 26 June 2025
In this in-depth analysis, we explore how Turkey is responding to the Israel–Iran war and what it means for Ankara’s security, its role in the Middle East, and its delicate balance between its alliances and rivalries. From Turkey’s historical neutrality in regional conflicts to its growing tensions with both Israel and Iran, this video takes a closer look at the biggest geopolitical shift in the Middle East — and how it could redefine Turkey’s future.

İran ve İsrail Arasında Rusya

June 25, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş and Kerim Has, published on 25 June 2025
Bu hafta instituDE'nin konuğu Dr. Kerim Has, İran-İsrail krizinde Rusya'nın pozisyonunu analiz ediyor.

Trump ve İran-İsrail Gerilimi

June 19, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 19 June 2025
Trump İran ve İsrail arasındaki gerilime katılıp katılmama konusunda yol ayrımında.

No-Limits Partnership! A China-Russia Alliance for the Post-American World?

June 12, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 12 June 2025
In this deep-dive, we explore how Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are reshaping geopolitics through strategic alignment, economic cooperation, military gestures, and shared opposition to the West. From the war in Ukraine to the Taiwan Strait, their partnership is testing the limits of the global order.

How Turkey Is Expanding Its Power in Africa!

May 22, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 22 May 2025
In this video, we uncover the dramatic transformation of Turkey’s Africa policy — from humanitarian aid to drone diplomacy, arms sales, and military bases. As Western powers pull back, Turkey is stepping in to fill the vacuum, building influence from the Horn of Africa to the Sahel.

Erdoğan'ın Dış Politikada İkinci Baharı!

May 14, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 14 May 2025
Son dönemde Türk dış politikasında gözle görülür bir olumlu ivme yaşanıyor! Esad'ın düşmesi, Avrupa güvenlik mimarisindeki değişimler, Trump'ın etkisi ve Ukrayna krizi gibi küresel gelişmeler, Türkiye'nin dış politikada yeni bir sayfa açtığını gösteriyor.

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