Hüseyin Özdemir

Hüseyin Özdemir is a researcher at TRT World Research Centre. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Hacettepe University. He is a recent Master of Arts graduate from the National Research University Higher School of Economics (St. Petersburg) and focused on the Comparative Politics of Eurasia during his time studying in Russia. His research interests are Eurasian Politics (focused on Russia, Turkey, and Eastern Europe), Public Diplomacy, and the Media.
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Zelenskyy’s “Victory Plan” and the Complex Path to Peace in Ukraine

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presents his "Victory Plan" at the United Nations General Assembly and meets with U.S. leaders, the stakes surrounding Ukraine’s...

Mediating Conflicts and Türkiye’s Role as a Mediator for Peace

Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The structural analysis reveals a critical strategic tension between the conventional diplomatic doctrine of strict systemic neutrality and the...

What Does Zelensky’s Cabinet Move Mean as the Offensive Continues in Kursk?

As the intense conflict in eastern Ukraine persists, President Volodymyr Zelensky has been actively manoeuvring to restore public trust, most recently implementing a cabinet...

A Bridge Too Far? Ukraine’s Struggle to Contain the Russian Offensive

The protracted conflict between Ukraine and Russia has entered a critical phase, with recent developments on the ground shaping the course of events. As casualties...

Edge of Conflict: Rising Tensions and Security Dilemmas in NATO’s Eastern Flank

The new security pact between Poland and Ukraine, alongside the $2 billion military aid package from the United States to Poland, significantly intensifies the defense landscape in Eastern Europe. Concurrently, China's military drills in Belarus, coinciding...

Ukraine’s Soldier Crisis a Major Challenge for Country’s Defense

When Russia started its war on Ukraine in 2022, Ukrainian men were eager to defend their nation, flooding enlistment centres. Two years later, the...

China’s Strategic Tilt: Choosing Russia Over the US

In the delicate dance of global diplomacy, recent high-level meetings have unveiled a geopolitical pivot in the making. While China preferred to remain neutral...

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