@AtlanticCouncil TURKEY Programs Nonresident Fellow @AC_TRprograms Columnist @Türkiye Today Views expressed are my own
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The Iran war has exposed the vulnerability—and rising cost—of US bases in the region. A full withdrawal may be unlikely, but a major military reconfiguration could reshape Gulf security. My latest op-ed for @turkiyetodaycom explores what comes next.
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From Russian nuclear threats to the strategic Suwałki Corridor, tensions in the Baltic region raise pressing questions about NATO’s deterrence and Europe’s ability to defend its eastern flank.
My latest op-ed for @turkiyetodaycom explores the risks.
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We are proud to be back to Istanbul with @AtlanticCouncil energy and Infrastructure summit which will bring together leaders not only from the region but also from Central Asia, US, and EU! Mark your calendars from today.
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🗓️March 31–April 1, 2027 |📍Istanbul
The @AtlanticCouncil Regional Energy and Infrastructure Summit
Discussions on energy transition, energy financing, regional security, geopolitics, and the technologies shaping the future.
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🚀 The new space race is about more than reaching the Moon. In my latest op-ed for @turkiyetodaycom explores: 🌕 The race for permanent lunar bases 🛰️ Growing competition over satellite capabilities ⚠️ Rising risks of an arms race in space
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In my latest for @turkiyetodaycom , I argue that Yemen risks becoming more than a secondary theater in the wider Iran–U.S. confrontation.
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For Washington, deeper support for Riyadh could open another front with Iran, while staying out could leave Saudi Arabia and regional shipping more exposed.
The question: can Yemen avoid becoming a war without a clear exit?
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Exclusive—Fake AI columnist dupes Canadian press to target Moroccan dissidents, and a Turkish 'middleman.'
It took me a month to uncover the story, but I enjoyed every bit of it.
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Ukraine is a major grain exporter, so disruptions to its Black Sea exports have consequences far beyond its borders.
With grain stuck in storage, action is needed now to prevent potential impacts on food availability and prices from extending into 2027.
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Key takeaways from my latest for @turkiyetodaycom :
-90% of Ukraine’s agricultural exports depend on the Black Sea.
-Disruptions are making wheat harder and more costly to access.
-Restoring exports and expanding alternative routes is increasingly urgent.
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Dünya gündemini daha iyi anlamlandırmak, küresel gelişmeler arasındaki bağlantıları kurmak ve uluslararası olayları farklı perspektiflerden değerlendirmek isteyen;
uluslararası ilişkiler, gazetecilik, iletişim, ekonomi, tarih, hukuk vb. öğrencileri & profesyonelleri 📣 👇🏼
📢Dış haberciliğe ilgi duyan gençler için yeni bir program başlıyor: 🌍📰GİF Sami Kohen Dış Habercilik Seminerleri’ne başvurular açıldı!
Türk dış haberciliğinin duayen isimlerinden ve GİF kurucu üyelerinden Sami Kohen’in gazetecilik mirasından ilham alan programda; uluslararası siyasetten diplomasi haberciliğine, savaş ve kriz bölgelerinde gazetecilikten dijital doğrulamaya, yapay zekâ ve dezenformasyondan yeni medya ve küresel medya ekosistemine uzanan kapsamlı bir içerik sunuluyor.
Katılımcılar, kıdemli gazeteciler, diplomatlar ve akademisyenlerle bir araya gelecek; programın “Sahadan Habere” simülasyonunda gerçek bir kriz senaryosu üzerinden haber üretme deneyimi yaşayacak ve birebir mentorluk görüşmesinden yararlanacak.
📍 24–27 Kasım 2026 · İstanbul
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AI is becoming a source of political information—and potentially persuasion.
My latest op-ed for @turkiyetodaycom explores what this means for democracy, regulation, and voter choice, drawing on research by @CarnegieEndow .
turkiyetoday.com/opinion/who…
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Iceland says 'Nei,' Türkiye keeps knocking: Can you have Europe without EU?
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What does Iceland’s rejection of renewed EU accession talks mean for means for the future of European integration?
My latest for @turkiyetodaycom explores a changing European landscape where integration may no longer require membership.
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In my latest column for @turkiyetodaycom , I look beyond Özgür Özel’s claim that missile tests may frighten Black Sea fish . The bigger story: how the Russia-Ukraine war is damaging the Black Sea ecosystem and threatening fish and marine life. turkiyetoday.com/opinion/som…
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Six months since the start of Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion - and also a month since the last recorded U.S. strike on Iranian soil. After a period of major hostilities, then ceasefire(ish), then diplomacy(ish), Washington & Tehran are now in their own war between the wars. 1/
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Israel’s recent attack on Syria, framed by Netanyahu as a message to Türkiye, reveals a deeper strategic shift: as Iran’s influence recedes and Türkiye’s role in Syria grows, Israel is increasingly seeking to prevent the emergence of a stronger Syrian state.
In my latest op-ed for @turkiyetodaycom , I examine the fatal blind spots at the heart of this strategy—and why the recent strike matters far beyond the immediate military operation.
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Israeli media outlet reports ongoing secret talks between Turkey and Israel to avoid escalation.
The source says Israel has set red lines for Turkish entrenchment in Syria, including the introduction of air defense systems, drones, and missiles that could undermine Israel's freedom of action