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.
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 enemy of the state, the price would...
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, neighbouring countries Finland and Sweden quickly expressed their intention to join NATO, a military defence organization, due to feeling...
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 stake.
The Türkiye-Russia relations go far beyond superficial analysis. Since...
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has entered its second year, creating a climate of uncertainty. Recent escalations of violence in small cities...
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate
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The G7 leaders had their sights on the Ukraine-Russia war. Over the past few weeks, speculations abounded about the possibility of a major Ukrainian...
