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.
Opinion
The War in Ukraine: The Protection of International Peace and the UN
There has only been partial UN success in reporting, investigating human rights violations, and helping Ukrainian civilians.
Paris Olympics: Hypocrisy and Illegal Abuse of Migrant Labour
Many undocumented migrant workers are being illegally used by the French authorities to construct the venues for the Paris 2024…
Jerusalem “Flag Parade” Reveals Israel’s Lack of Sovereignty
There is no country in the world compelled to proclaim that a specific city is its capital the way Israel…
Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria
Russia’s losses on the Ukrainian front have encouraged Iran to advance further in Syria.
Europe’s Embrace of Ukrainian Refugees: Double Standards at Large?
There are three reasons that prevented the European public from displaying a negative approach towards the Ukrainian refugees.
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership: The Calculus of Alliance Politics
A reason for the Turkish reservations about Sweden’s and Finland’s membership is the arms embargo on the Turkish defense industry.
African Politics, Tribal Violence, and Socio-Economic Rivalry in Africa
A viable solution to tribalism in Africa lies in good governance, regional cooperation, and enhancing the role of the African…
Education in the Shadow of Civil War: Observations from the Ground in Syria
As northern Syria becomes safer, Syrian refugees voluntarily returning to their homes become more likely.
Turkey’s Kizilelma Armed Drone and Beyond
The Kizilelma is an armed Turkish drone, powered by a single turbofan engine. It is the latest member of the…
How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations
The US decision to grant an exemption to India, which procured three times as many S-400 missile defense systems as…
Debunking Israeli Myths about the Nakba: Denial Does Not Overwrite History
The Nakba continues today with Palestinian families still scattered across the globe, with most Palestinian families not having met in…
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership and the Militarization of the Baltic Sea
Finland and Sweden developed a historical neutral status due to negative experiences from engaging in war, which proved to be…
Shireen Abu Akleh: Why Israeli Snipers Killed Prominent Aljazeera Journalist
By killing Abu Akleh, Israel wants to send yet another message to the Palestinians and their supporters across the globe…
Why Is It So Hard to Reach a New Nuclear Deal with Iran?
Even if a deal is reached, there is no guarantee that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ military operations will decrease in the…
Self-Sufficiency and Complex Interdependence in the Age of Global Crises
Given the ever-increasing complexity of interdependence, food self-sufficiency is no longer a possibility.
Echoes from President Erdoğan’s Saudi Arabia Visit: A Fresh Start?
Turkey can provide security guarantees to both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi through its effective drones.
Libya’s Political Atmosphere Is a Gordian Knot
The Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana once said, “Only the dead have seen the end of war,” which best explains the…
Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence at a Crossroads
As Artificial Intelligence gets more complex, ethical concerns over the further industrialization of Artificial Intelligence-based technologies grow.
