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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…
Turkey's economy is like a sailing ship, going wherever the winds blow it
When it comes to the Turkish economy, it has always been best to take the long view. Have a look at the economic transformation of the country right after the customs…
A different Afghanistan, a different Taliban?
Remember Charlie Wilson’s War ? Tom Hanks is playing the infamous Congressman who singlehandedly increased US funding for the Afghan mujahedeen in their fight against…
Why transition to climate neutrality is more complex than you think
If you jump to 2050 directly from today, economic models indicate that the world will be fine. Technology and economic growth eventually even out the earth’s population,…
China and Turkey after 9/11
I was in my Office at the Central Bank of Turkey, preparing for a meeting with the IMF team when the first plane hit the Twin Towers. So much has changed since, and the…
Is the transformative power of Europe back?
Enlargement used to be the superpower of Europe. It was like the reverse of migration – instead of individuals leaving their countries and moving to Europe, it moved…
The Problem with Afghan Reconstruction
After spending around $40 billion a year, the Americans have realized the futility of their efforts in nation building in Afghanistan. Nothing much has changed in the…
Afghanistan, but without the Americans
In April, President Biden announced his decision to leave Afghanistan. He was ending America’s “forever wars” in order to focus on what the Department of Defense calls a…
Confronting disaster statelessly
Beirutis are no strangers to earth-shattering explosions. Stories of airstrikes, even car bombs will not be too rare among the city’s inhabitants. Yet there is an…