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.
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate
The 2023 twin earthquakes fundamentally tested the resilience of the Turkish state apparatus, revealing a critical tension between the...
In recent months, the cities of Soledar, Vuhledar and Bakhmut have become the main focal points of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. However, the fact...
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate
The Kremlin's reliance on the Wagner Group to execute the Gerasimov doctrine of hybrid warfare creates a profound strategic...
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate
The emergence of pro-war Russian military bloggers creates a vital strategic paradox for the Kremlin, whereby state toleration of...