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
Sweden’s NATO Membership: Will Turkey’s Realism Prevail?
For Turkey, this is a golden opportunity to make the best use of its leverage to increase state security.
Report: Iran Boosts Air Defense Network in Syria amid Israeli Strikes
Iran and Israel have long been engaged in what many describe as a “shadow war.”
The Great Climate Upheaval: One Billion People are Expected to Migrate by 2050
By 2050, food insecurity might affect 3.5 billion individuals.
CSIS Report: Wargaming a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Reveals High Cost of Conflict
Possible scenarios of a Chinese “amphibious” invasion of Taiwan in 2026.
Upside-Down Narratives: Paris Attack Targeted Muslims, Not Kurds
The anti-Muslim and xenophobic perpetrator openly attacked the “Ahmet” component of the Ahmet Kaya Kurdish Cultural Center.
Japan: Military Expansion amidst National Decline
Self-righteous and dogmatic, the psychology in the New Year photo is reminiscent of darker days in Japan—darker days that may…
Turkish-Ukrainian Defense Cooperation: Drones, Engines, and More
The Russia-Ukraine War was a stark reminder for Turkey that complex aerospace and defense programs are important assets in foreign…
The Trillion Dollar Silencer: Why There Is So Little Anti-War Protest in the United States
Read how propaganda plays a big role in manufacturing the setting of silence.
The Booming Opium Economy: Will Banning Work This Time?
The opium economy is a booming endeavor that is used to fund warlordism, state power, and narcoterrorism.
The Shaping of Sino-GCC Relations: Economic Alliance or More?
China’s engagement with the Gulf countries will not only continue in the economic field but will expand.
The Hedgehog’s Dilemma: Turkey’s Position between the West and Russia After the Invasion of Ukraine
The international system’s multipolar nature gives Turkey a stronger hand in pursuing its balancing strategy.
Israel Is the Perpetual Loser of the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Israeli media crews were surprised by the treatment they received at the World Cup.
Iranian Drones in Ukraine: Why and How They Got There
Many consider the development of Iran’s drone program and the possession of drones by its allies a real threat to…
How Realistic Is It to Go Retro in Turkey-Syria Relations?
Compelling factors and actors push Turkey and Syria into a rapprochement course, but the facts on the ground may impede…
How I Saw the Light in Gaza during my United States Trip
Visiting the United States again over the years has led to important observations of how domestic politics and foreign policy…
COP27 Loss and Damage Fund Might Not Be Enough
All commitments and pledges made at the COP27 have presented a huge leap.
“Return to Africa”: Racism Present in the French National Assembly
A large number of people in France want to live in a more homogenous society, alongside people consisting of the…
Why Workers’ Rights Sparked a Debate at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar
Qatar is the first Middle Eastern country to host the FIFA World Cup and the first country in the Gulf…
