Discussion Paper
From Fighters to Bargaining Chips: How Europe Legitimised the PYD/YPG Threat?
The influence of terrorism extends beyond battlefields, affecting states both directly and indirectly, even outside conflict zones. Although the phenomenon of foreigners joining militant...
Twilight of the Hegemon: Trump, Turmoil, and the End of American Order?
"Acting like a king because he's too weak to govern like a President!"
When journalist Ezra Klein assessed the first week of Donald Trump's second...
Magnum on Human Rights: A Timeless Perspective or a Missed Opportunity?
In cooperation with the world-famous photo agency Magnum Photos and the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the photo exhibition “Human Rights: The Haves and Have Nots”...
Technofeudal Lord: Elon Musk and the Rise of a New Digital Empire
The concept of "Technofeudalism" was introduced by economist and politician Yanis Varoufakis to critique the evolution of the modern capitalist economy underthe influence of...
Power vs. Principle: The Ongoing Battle to Influence the International Criminal Court
This study examines the political influence exerted on the ICC by specific states, the UN Security Council, and other political actors. It aims to...
AI Regulation in Türkiye: Bringing International Laws into the Discussion
The growing prominence of AI underscores the need for enhanced relations across various domains, icluding data privacy and international law, to effectively address AI-specific...
Digital Democracy in the Age of Disinformation: Musk, Social Media, and the Future of Free Speech
In the 21st century, social media has demonstrated individuals' participation in the public sphere, heralding a new digital era. Platforms like X, Facebook, and...
Anatolian Resolve: Türkiye, U.S., and Israel in the Shifting Middle East Landscape
The geopolitical strategies of global have long shaped the dynamics of the Middle East.Ideological, religious, and strategic objectives have moulded the plans of the...
Türkiye’s Diplomatic Balancing Act: Mediating the Ukraine – Russia Conflict
The Ukraine-Russia conflict is reshaping global geopolitics, and Türkiye has emerged as a pivotal player, navigating this crisis with a distinctive mix of diplomacy...
