Academic Background

MA
Higher School of Economics, St. PetersburgComperative Politics of Eurasia
BSc
Hacettepe UniversityInternational Relations

Worth to Know

Hüseyin Özdemir graduated in International Relations and broadened his academic perspective through two semesters as an exchange student at the National University of Public Service. He later pursued an MA in International Relations at Corvinus University of Budapest as a recipient of the Hungarian Government Scholarship, and subsequently completed a Master’s degree in Russia under the Turkish Ministry of National Education’s YLSY Scholarship Programme. His research interests include Russian foreign policy, Eurasian geopolitics, strategic communication, and public diplomacy. His commentaries and analyses have been published in both national and international media, reflecting his engagement with contemporary international affairs.

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The Russia-Ukraine War Is at a Crossroads: Time for Peace?

As tensions in Europe continue to simmer, in a recent press conference, Macron asked, “Who initiated the war in Ukraine? who...
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Uncertainty Continues to Surround the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

As the Ukraine-Russia war enters its third year, the enduring conflict and the unsuccessful spring counteroffensive have deepened divisions within the European Union. Delays in military assistance,...
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Trump’s Potential Reelection and Europe’s Looming Crisis

Europe is on the brink of uncertainty again. Former United States (US) President Donald Trump’s likely return to...
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Unclear If Anti-Russia Sanctions Really Work

On December 18, the European Union (EU) announced its twelfth set of sanctions targeting Russia. These measures, aresponse to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, have...
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Russian PMCs in Africa: A Post-Wagner Outlook

In the past decade, Russia has joined the chorus of governments using private military companies (PMCs) to shape the security landscape in...
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Putin’s Gambit Amidst Israel’s War on Gaza

On the evening of October 29th, an angry mob provoked and organised through a Telegram channel (asserted to...
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Hanging by a Thread: Can Wagner Survive the Post-Prigozhin Era?

Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner may carry on without its charismatic founder and leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, but many experts believe it will never restore its former glory....
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The Suwalki Gap and Putin’s Gambit for Prigozhin

The Prigozhin saga is unprecedented in Russian history. In the past, if a highly placed personality lost the trust of the Kremlin and were declared...
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Türkiye’s stance on Sweden’s NATO bid: The Kremlin’s Perspective

Some experts argue that Türkiye’s approval of Sweden’s NATO membership strains ties with Russia. However, a more nuanced approach is needed to understand the issues at...
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The G7 Summit in Hiroshima Echoes Nuclear Fears

The G7 leaders had their sights on the Ukraine-Russia war. Over the past few weeks, speculations abounded about...