Muhammed Lütfi Türkcan

Muhammed Lütfi Türkcan is a Deputy Researcher at TRT World Research Centre. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from Boğaziçi University. He holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from Koc University and is currently a PhD candidate in that same department. His research interests include U.S foreign policy, international security, grand strategy and terrorism.
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The Russia–Ukraine War and the European Security Order

This policy outlook examines the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine with a focus on the structural factors serving as enablers for Russia and its...

AUKUS and the Return of Balance of Power Politics

This policy outlook examines the enhanced trilateral security partnership (AUKUS) signed by the US, the UK and Australia through the lens of balance of...

Russia’s National Security Strategy: Ideology, Strategic Priorities and Threat Perceptions

This policy outlook analyses Russia’s strategic priorities, national interests and threat perceptions by examining its latest national security strategy document. Russian foreign policy elites believe...

US–Russia Relations: Past, Present and the Prospects for Improvement

This policy outlook examines the underlying causes of the strained relations between the US and Russia and aims to analyse its future trajectory. Since the...

Turning a New Leaf? The Future of the Iran Nuclear Deal

This policy outlook examines the future of the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and aims to...

Turkey’s Human Rights Action Plan

This info-pack explores the contours and scope of Turkey’s Human Rights Action Plan. Turkey’s Human Rights Action Plan is based on eleven main principles and...

Assessing the Biden Administration’s Worldview: Continuity and Change in the US Foreign Policy

This policy outlook contrasts aspects of change and continuity between the Biden administration's foreign policy priorities and its predecessor. This policy outlook contrasts aspects of...

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