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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The Pyrrhic Battle for Bakhmut: A Deadly Flashpoint for Russia and Ukraine

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia witnessed a series of violent battles and skirmishes to win a decisive win over the opponent. Most...

The Disaster of the Century: Türkiye Heals its Wounds

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...

Wagner: From the Shadows to the Limelight

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...

The Rise of Wagner in Russian Politics

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...

The Rise of Military Bloggers Amid the Russian-Ukrainian War

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...

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