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Normalization is the new threshold in South Caucasus
Relations between Türkiye and Armenia have long been constrained by historical legacies, unresolved conflicts and regional rivalries. Yet developments in the South…
Crimea’s 82-Year Ordeal: Memory, Resistance and the Quest for Justice
Eighty-two years after the deportation of the Crimean Tatar Turks, Crimea remains a symbol of one of the most enduring injustices of the modern era. What began in 1944…
The South Caucasus Has Become the Center of the World
Are you aware of how much the world has changed from yesterday to today? Not for better or worse. It simply has. The Strait of Hormuz crisis that emerged after the U.S.…
The Russia-Ukraine war redefined our region
It has now been four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In February 2022, many observers predicted a short conflict. Instead, the war has…
Window of opportunity in the South Caucasus
Relations between Türkiye and Armenia have long been constrained by history, unresolved conflicts and regional rivalries. Yet the geopolitical environment in the South…
Expect more turbulence in 2026
2025 was the year the second term of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States started. If Trump’s first term in 2016 signified the discontent in the States, his…
Why Türkiye’s Foreign Policy Matters More Than Ever
The world is entering a period of geopolitical fragility unseen in recent decades. Crises erupting simultaneously—many unfolding in Türkiye’s immediate neighborhood—are…
The Balkans Back in the Spotlight: Fragility, Competition, and Türkiye’s Role
By the end of 2025, the Balkans is once again emerging as one of the most sensitive regions in Europe. The region is neither in a state of total crisis nor has it…
The Black Sea’s Strategic Reset and Türkiye’s Expanding Room for Manoeuvre
Nearly four years have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Over that period, the Black Sea has evolved from a secondary theatre of…
Young Turks are looking for hope
Today’s young Turks desire hope, joy, and the chance for meaningful lives. Make no mistake: this wave of discontent sweeping Turkey is different. It is neither purely…
Türkiye–Armenia Normalization Process: Opportunities, Obstacles, and the Roadmap
The relations between Türkiye and Armenia have long been complex, marked by both positive developments and significant challenges. Despite these issues, recent…