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Tunus’ta Muhaliflere Hapis Yağmuru

Tunus’ta Muhaliflere Hapis Yağmuru

April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025
Tunus Asliye Ceza Mahkemesi’nde görülen ve aralarında çok sayıda muhalif siyasetçi, eski kamu görevlisi, iş insanı ve avukat bulunan dokuzu tutuklu 40 kadar sanığın yargılandığı “devlet güvenliği aleyhine komplo” davasının 18 Nisan 2025 tarihinde yapılan karar duruşmasında, mahkeme sanıklar hakkında dört ila 66 yıl arasında değişen hapis cezaları verdi.
Güney Sudan, Yemen ve İran’da Savaşın Eli Kulağında

Güney Sudan, Yemen ve İran’da Savaşın Eli Kulağında

April 18, 2025
by Enes Esen, published on 18 April 2025
Önümüzdeki aylarda başka ülkelerde de yeni savaşların başlama tehlikesi bulunuyor. Bu tehlikenin en yüksek olduğu ülkeleri sırasıyla Güney Sudan, Yemen ve İran teşkil ediyor.
Diplomacy on the Clock: Trump’s Race for a Deal with Iran

Diplomacy on the Clock: Trump’s Race for a Deal with Iran

April 18, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 18 April 2025
In a surprising twist, U.S. President Donald Trump is now engaging in direct talks with Iran. This is the same Trump who scrapped the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, calling it the “worst deal ever.” Now, just a few years later, he is trying to make a new one—on his own terms.
Containment vs. Consolidation: Israel and Turkey’s Diverging Visions on Syria

Containment vs. Consolidation: Israel and Turkey’s Diverging Visions on Syria

April 9, 2025
by Enes Esen, published on 9 April 2025
Recent Israeli airstrikes on military infrastructure in Homs, Hama, and Damascus—coupled with accusations that Ankara is attempting to transform Syria into a Turkish protectorate—underscore the extent to which Israeli officials perceive Turkey’s involvement in Syria as a threat. Ankara argues that the Israeli military strikes are undermining regional stability and counterterrorism efforts against ISIS. But behind this rhetoric lies a much deeper strategic divergence.
Zero-Day Attacks and Cyber Warfare in Netflix’s Zero Day: A Legal Perspective

Zero-Day Attacks and Cyber Warfare in Netflix’s Zero Day: A Legal Perspective

April 7, 2025
by Yasir Gökçe, published on 7 April 2025
In cybersecurity terms, a “zero-day” attack refers to an exploit that takes advantage of a previously unknown vulnerability in software, hardware, or network systems before developers can issue a patch or fix. These attacks are particularly dangerous because they leave targets defenseless, often leading to severe consequences. The Netflix series Zero Day borrows this terminology to depict a large-scale cyberattack that cripples U.S. infrastructure, exposing the vulnerabilities of modern states in the face of cyber warfare.
Trump’ın Başlattığı Ticaret Savaşlarına Dair Uzmanlarımızın Görüşleri

Trump’ın Başlattığı Ticaret Savaşlarına Dair Uzmanlarımızın Görüşleri

April 3, 2025
by Mehmet Demirbaş, Ömer Güler April 3, 2025
ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, 2 Nisan 2025 tarihinde yaptığı açıklamayla “Amerikan Ekonomik Bağımsızlık Günü” ilan ettiklerini duyurdu. Trump bu kararı bir zafer gibi sunarken, dünya piyasaları ve birçok uzman için artık bu tarih, küresel ticaret savaşlarının resmi başlangıcı olarak kabul ediliyor.
What Does the Muted Reaction from the West to Imamoğlu’s Arrest Tell Us?

What Does the Muted Reaction from the West to Imamoğlu’s Arrest Tell Us?

March 20, 2025
by Enes Esen, published on 20 March 2025
The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group, has sent shockwaves through Turkey. While opposition leaders decry the move as a "coup against our next president," the reaction from Western capitals has been notably restrained or absent.
Can Europe Trust Turkey in Its Defense Plans?

Can Europe Trust Turkey in Its Defense Plans?

March 13, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 13 March 2025
When the idea of a European army resurfaces, Turkey often emerges as a potential partner. Its strategic location and military capabilities make it an attractive ally. Turkey’s democratic shortcomings have long blocked its EU membership bid, yet it might still play a key role in a new European defense framework. But is Erdoğan’s Turkey a reliable partner or a wildcard?
The Damascus-SDF Agreement: Promises Made, But the Devil Is in the Details

The Damascus-SDF Agreement: Promises Made, But the Devil Is in the Details

March 12, 2025
by Enes Esen, published on 12 March 2025
In a landmark agreement, the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reached a deal on March 10. At the heart of the deal is the integration of all civil and military institutions in northeastern Syria into the administration of the Syrian state. Nonetheless, the agreement’s intentionally vague language on military integration suggests that key issues remain unresolved, with implications for Turkey and the US.
Avrupa Savunmasında Yeni Dönem ve Türkiye

Avrupa Savunmasında Yeni Dönem ve Türkiye

March 6, 2025
by Enes Esen, published on 6 March 2025
Trump’ın yeniden seçilmesiyle ABD’nin Avrupa’ya yönelik tutumundaki değişim, Avrupa’nın savunma ve ekonomik bağımsızlık arayışlarını hızlandırıyor. Ekonomik alanda ABD, müttefiklerine yüksek gümrük tarifeleri uygularken, savunma alanında ise Rusya karşısında Avrupa’yı kendi kaderine terk edebileceğinin sinyallerini veriyor. Avrupa’nın askeri kapasitesini artırması zaman alacağından, Türkiye’nin bu süreçteki rolü önem kazanıyor.
Imamoğlu’s Presidential Bid and Rising Tensions in Turkey

Imamoğlu’s Presidential Bid and Rising Tensions in Turkey

February 25, 2025
by Enes Esen, published on 25 February 2025
Ekrem Imamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul from the opposition Republican Party, has announced his candidacy for Turkey’s presidential election. More than 110 parliamentarians have already endorsed his bid. This early announcement raises questions regarding the urgency: with three years remaining until the scheduled elections, such an announcement is highly atypical in Turkey.
Almanya’da Federal Seçimler ve Türkiye’ye Etkileri

Almanya’da Federal Seçimler ve Türkiye’ye Etkileri

February 24, 2025
by Yasir Gökçe, published on 24 February 2025
23 Şubat’ta gerçekleşen Almanya Federal Seçimleri, ülkenin siyasi manzarasında önemli bir dönüm noktasını temsil ediyor. Bir zamanlar Angela Merkel’in partisi olan, su an liderliğini Friedrich Merz’in yaptığı Birlik Partileri (CDU/CSU), oyların %28,5'ini alarak en güçlü parti olarak öne çıktı. Aşırı sağın temsilcisi AfD ise %20,5 oy oranıyla rekor bir sonuç elde ederek ikinci parti konumuna yükseldi.