Dr. Serkan Birgel

Dr. Serkan Birgel is a former researcher at TRT World Research Centre. He holds a PhD from the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, and a Master’s degree in Geopolitics, Territory and Security from King’s College London. His research interests include geopolitics and the natural resource / energy nexus – with particular emphasis on the Eastern Mediterranean region.
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Dignity Without Borders

This report focuses on refugees fleeing war and destruction, often leaving with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Refugees flee their home countries...

Russian Disinformation and Refugee Dehumanisation Overshadows Idlib Crisis

The incredulous statements from Russia mirror how severely the situation in Syria has escalated, but perhaps the potential for escalation will finally stir action...

Idlib and Beyond:The Latest Crisis in the Now Nine-Year Civil War

This discussion paper focusses on the Idlib Crisis, with particular emphasis on the plight of refugees and the internally displaced. This discussion paper focusses on...

The Future of Idlib

Syria is shattered, divided and the future seeds of discontent have already been sown. Idlib should not be allowed to go quietly into the...

Peace in Cyprus and Latent Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean

This discussion paper assesses the inherent uncertainty of the global natural gas industry, the problematic and seemingly outdated logic of ‘energy dependence’, as well...

2020: The Year Ahead

The Year Ahead focuses on twelve key events and flashpoints across the globe to watch out for as the year unfolds. 2020: The Year Ahead...

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