Artificial Intelligence’s Sentience: Why Is It a Big Deal?
To say the machine may be sentient is to raise a red flag, not demean human existence.
Politics
Tension Is over at the Border as Serbia and Kosovo Eye Permanent Normalization
Kosovo’s prime minister Albin Kurti said the deal with Serbia meant a de facto recognition of Kosovo.
“Biggest Honor of My Life”, Says Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s First Minister
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned new First Minister Humza Yousaf about plans for a second Scottish independence referendum.
Why Did Turkey Ratify Finland’s but Not Sweden’s NATO Bid?
If Sweden, like Finland, abides by Turkey’s red lines, it also can achieve a tangible gain on the way to…
As Finland Gets Closer to NATO, Sweden Has Yet to Dispel Turkey’s Concerns
Speaking on Sweden’s application, President Erdoğan said Turkey cannot greenlight Sweden’s bid as Stockholm refuses to extradite 120 suspected terrorists.
Turkey’s Defense Is Getting Stronger Even Without the American F16s
Having state-of-the-art fighters is a good advantage for an army but they are not enough to win a war.
Second Generation Israeli Politicians Gamble with the Future of the Middle East
Israel’s growing turn towards the right disturbs some of its allies and poses a threat to regional stability.
The Lion Tattoo on Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s Back and Turkey’s Elections
Kılıçdaroğlu appears to have persuaded his coalition partners that a lion with no head, tail, or ears can exist.
Moldova’s Fear of Russian Aggression Grows
The Moldovan people in Transdniestria are seriously worried as they fear this time the conflict may erupt on their land.
Turkey’s National Fighter Jet: Ambitions Materialize
The elimination of the F-35 from the road map forced Turkey to redraw its plans and focus on a true…
How India Uses Buddhism in Its Foreign Policy
Buddhism diplomacy has become an organizing principle of Modi’s ‘Act East’ policy, which aims to counter China’s growing influence in…
Saudi-Iranian Normalization: What’s behind the Surprising Deal?
Through the Saudi-Iran deal, China declared its aspiration to become the hegemon in the Middle East, a title the U.S.…
China Allocates 7.2% of Its 2023 Budget to Its Military
Only time will reveal when and how China will project its military power.
Is the American Eagle Ready to Fight the Chinese Dragon?
The question is whether the West can afford two fronts if the United States and Europe decide to start a…
How Turkey’s Earthquake Affected the Agriculture and Food Security
Rural development efforts are urgently needed for better food security.
Terror in Huwara: Israeli Settler Violence Has No Limit
Israeli settlers enjoy impunity when they commit crimes against the Palestinian people.
Could Earthquakes in Turkey Lead to Revivification and Revitalization?
We predict a negative effect on Turkey due to the recent disaster along its southern borders, but this will be…
Diplomacy in Times of Disaster and the Future of Turkish-Egyptian Normalization
Perhaps it is only a matter of time that the leaders of Turkey and Egypt meet in one of the…
The Middle East: A Multipolar Order Is in the Making
A multipolar order in the Middle East is definitely not guaranteed, but it appears to be the most likely option.
