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.
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Will Sudan Become a “New Libya”?
Hemedti commands a robust military presence in Sudan, and tensions between Hemedti and Burhan may evolve into a larger-scale military…
Nuclear Energy in Turkey: Peril or Miracle?
By 2026, all four reactors are planned to be operating and Akkuyu will generate about 10 percent of Turkey’s annual…
Should We Give Up Our Digital Sovereignty to China or the US?
The question is not whether a state will have to choose between Western or Chinese norms, but to whom it…
How Kurdish Politics Changed under the AK Party in Turkey
The people of Turkey’s Kurdish region will have to make a choice between security, peace, and prosperity, on the one…
Montenegro’s Political Landscape Shifts as Longtime Leader Djukanovic Loses Power
Milatović’s victory indicates the continuation of the generational shift in Montenegrin politics that began in 2020.
Why Does the Turkish Left Adore the PKK?
The Turkish left-PKK alliance had been “red” to this day. Now, it is being rebranded as green and the May…
China or the United States: Who Will Win the Race for AI Supremacy?
Several Chinese academics have expressed concerns regarding the fierce rivalry with the US over AI applications and fear that, in…
Imran Khan and the Making of a Legend in Pakistani Politics
The Pakistani people who were frustrated by Imran Khan’s administration only a year ago, now look back to his times…
Racism against African Migrants in North Africa Is No Longer a Taboo
Pan-Africanism, the egalitarian and anti-slavery utopia propagated in most of the post-independence Maghreb countries, has come to an end.
Let’s Be Clear: Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Incited Violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir, who incited violence against Palestinians at al-Aqsa without a shame, should be boycotted and not welcomed anywhere…
Will Multidimensional or Pro-Western Foreign Policy Win in Turkey’s 2023 Elections?
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a determined to maintain Turkey’s multidimensional foreign policy, while Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is expected to rebuild…
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…
When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
Over the span of 125 years, the concept of terrorism changed its meaning from “almost acceptable” to “unacceptable” and “purely…
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.
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…
