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.
Russia’s mastery of symbolism extends far beyond its geopolitical manoeuvres, permeating even its cultural diplomacy. Renowned for leveraging public diplomacy tools as soft power,...
The recent elections in Russia send out multiple messages for the future, influencing both Russia and the wider region.
Putin’s Victory
According to official numbers, Putin...
As tensions in Europe continue to simmer, in a recent press conference, Macron asked, "Who initiated the war in Ukraine? who is threatening with nuclear weapons?" His talking...
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, ambiguities over new sanctions, and concerns about their circumvention raise...
Europe is on the brink of uncertainty again. Former United States (US) President Donald Trump’s likely return to the American presidency could unsettle the...
