Mehmet Kılıç

As a Researcher at the TRT World Research Centre, he holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Sakarya University. Subsequently, he earned his master’s degree in Comparative Politics of Eurasia at the esteemed National Research University Higher School of Economics in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Middle East Studies at Sakarya University, his research focuses on Iran, Middle East, Russia and Türkiye–Russia relations.
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Nasrallah’s Assassination: Israel’s Shadow War with Iran

On Sept. 27, the targeted assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces underscored Mossad's extensive reach within Iran. This wave of assassinations,...

Cyber Showdown: Iran’s Covert Battle Against Trump in US Elections

As the presidential elections approach, the U.S. election process appears to be influenced not only by internal political dynamics but also by external interference....

Geopolitics Over Religion in Iran-Armenia Alliance

In his 1993 article "The Clash of Civilizations," Samuel Huntington argued that global alliances and conflicts would increasingly hinge on religious and cultural identities,...

Can Pezeshkian’s Turkic Heritage Enhance Türkiye-Iran Relations?

The election of reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian as the new president of Iran following the death of Ebrahim Raisi signals potential changes in Iran's regional and...

A Stark Revelation of Iran’s Security Gaps

The assassination of Hamas’ political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, in the heart of Iran on July 31, 2024, not only marked the death of...

Will Reformist Victory After 20 Years Transform Iran?

Iran's recent presidential election has marked a significant turning point in its political landscape. Masoud Pezeshkian, initially seen as a weak candidate, emerged victorious...

Iran Presidential Run-off: Reformist Hopes Amid Conservative Realities

The first round of voting in Iran’s presidential elections on June 28 failed to throw up a clear winner, but it did provide a revealing snapshot...

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