N. Murat Ersavcı
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Normalization is the new threshold in South Caucasus
Relations between Türkiye and Armenia have long been constrained by historical legacies, unresolved conflicts and regional rivalries. Yet developments in the South…
Crimea’s 82-Year Ordeal: Memory, Resistance and the Quest for Justice
Eighty-two years after the deportation of the Crimean Tatar Turks, Crimea remains a symbol of one of the most enduring injustices of the modern era. What began in 1944…
The Russia-Ukraine war redefined our region
It has now been four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In February 2022, many observers predicted a short conflict. Instead, the war has…
Window of opportunity in the South Caucasus
Relations between Türkiye and Armenia have long been constrained by history, unresolved conflicts and regional rivalries. Yet the geopolitical environment in the South…
Why Türkiye’s Foreign Policy Matters More Than Ever
The world is entering a period of geopolitical fragility unseen in recent decades. Crises erupting simultaneously—many unfolding in Türkiye’s immediate neighborhood—are…
The Balkans Back in the Spotlight: Fragility, Competition, and Türkiye’s Role
By the end of 2025, the Balkans is once again emerging as one of the most sensitive regions in Europe. The region is neither in a state of total crisis nor has it…
The Black Sea’s Strategic Reset and Türkiye’s Expanding Room for Manoeuvre
Nearly four years have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Over that period, the Black Sea has evolved from a secondary theatre of…
Türkiye–Armenia Normalization Process: Opportunities, Obstacles, and the Roadmap
The relations between Türkiye and Armenia have long been complex, marked by both positive developments and significant challenges. Despite these issues, recent…
Southeast Europe, the “Western Balkans” and the Role of Cooperation
A meeting was organized in Belgrade on November 20, 2024 as a side event by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) at the Belgrade Security Conference titled "In Defense…
Recent developments at the Black Sea: Türkiye - Ukraine - Russia
Two years have passed since Russia's attack on Ukraine. Despite many disadvantages and at a great cost, Ukranians are courageously defending their country in order to…
The Restless Geography: The European Union, Türkiye and the Balkans
The state of affairs in this region appears to be dominated by a lack of mutual trust which reflects on their policies. The EU officials on various occasions, directly…
Turkey - US Conundrum: S – 400 issue Now is the time to find a face-saving solution for all sides
The brutal attack of Putin’s Russia on Ukraine and on its courageous people has shocked the civilized World. In the light of the flagrant violation of international…