The Dreamers and Cynics of the New Turkey
A renowned director quietly probes life under Erdogan.
To Understand Erdogan's Turkey, Watch the Films of Nuri Bilge Ceylan says @kayagenc.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2025/08/08/t...
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Israel won’t escape the trauma of October 7 until hostages are free
An Israeli journalist gives an insight into how a national conversation still dominated by the atrocities of 2023 means the suffering in Gaza takes second place for many
Israel won’t escape the trauma of October 7 until hostages are free.
An Israeli journalist gives an insight into how a national conversation still dominated by the atrocities of October 7, 2023 means the suffering in Gaza takes second place for many www.thetimes.com/world/middle...
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Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Full Military Takeover of Gaza
Netanyahu’s security cabinet today approved his proposal for a gradual military takeover of Gaza, his office said. The plan goes against the advice of Israel’s military and promises to take the two-year conflict into unknown territory. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/w...
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Can Turkey Make Multicultural Authoritarianism Work?
Erdogan’s negotiations with the PKK seek peace and possibly pluralism without democracy. Will they succeed?
Can Turkey Make Multicultural Authoritarianism Work?
Erdogan’s negotiations with the PKK seek peace and possibly pluralism without democracy. Will they succeed?
foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/30/t...
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Turkey to begin natural gas exports to Syria on Aug. 2: What to know
Turkey will supply gas via a swap deal with Azerbaijan, backed by Qatar financing, the Turkish energy minister said.
"Starting Aug. 2, Syria will begin receiving 3.4 million cubic meters of gas from Azerbaijan to Aleppo governorate via Turkey," Bashir said in a statement carried by the Syrian state-run news agency SANA.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
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Lessons Observed from the War Between Israel and Iran - War on the Rocks
The outbreak of direct hostilities between Israel and Iran in June represents one of the most significant geopolitical escalations in the Middle East in
“The real measure of success lies in whether enduring security, stability, deterrence have been achieved or whether this was merely the opening salvo in a new era of protracted, hybrid confrontation” Lessons Observed from the War Between Israel and Iran warontherocks.com/2025/07/less...
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As Iran Recedes, Türkiye Fills the Void - Karel Valansi – Global Panorama
Three months later, this strong warning looks less like a threat and more like a prediction. A decade ago, Iran was the region’s shadow puppeteer, proudly
My latest: Wherever Iran looks, it now sees Türkiye; expanding its diplomatic, economic, and military presence across Eurasia, the Middle East, Africa. Comprehending the nature and consequences of this rivalry is crucial for any enduring strategy in the region www.globalpanorama.org/en/2025/06/a...
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The United States is preparing to evacuate its embassy in Iraq due to a growing security risk in the Middle East.
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Scoop: Netanyahu asks U.S. to broker Israel-Syria negotiations
Netanyahu is interested in negotiating an updated security deal and working up towards a full peace agreement.
When Barrack met Netanyahu last week, the Israeli PM told him he wants to use the momentum from the Trump-al-Sharaa meeting to start U.S.-mediated negotiations with Syria.👇🏻 www.axios.com/2025/06/11/i...
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Indonesia signs $10bn deal to buy 48 Turkish Kaan fighter jets
The landmark agreement includes co-production with Indonesia and marks Turkey’s largest-ever military export deal
Indonesia signs $10bn deal to buy 48 Turkish Kaan fighter jets. The landmark agreement includes co-production with Indonesia and marks Turkey’s largest-ever military export deal www.middleeasteye.net/news/indones...
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Aidiyet ve kök salmak: Mesele yalnızca ekmek kazanmak ya da güvenlik sağlamak mı?
Konut, yalnızca fiziksel bir barınma alanı değil, bireyin dünyadaki varlığını sabitleme, anlamlandırma çabası. Kök salmak, bir güvenlik, bir aidiyet, bir hayatta kalma refleksi
“Düzen konutu ekonomik enstrüman gibi görüyor. Oysa ev sahibi olmak, bireyin sisteme karşı kurduğu direniş alanı. Çünkü “Hiç değilse bir evim var” diyebilmek, bir yandan somut bir güvenlik alanı diğer yandan zihinsel ve ruhsal bir özgürlük alanı sunuyor” t24.com.tr/yazarlar/bek...
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İyi bayramlar! 🍬
Sevdiklerinizle birlikte sağlıklı, huzurlu, neşeli nicelerine 🌺
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My take for Atlantic Council Defense Journal: Geopolitical earthquakes are redrawing trade routes across Eurasia. Central Asian countries have discovered their strength through cooperation. The Middle Corridor also creates a strategic role for Turkey www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-seri...
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