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Assessing The Urban Terrorism Strategy Of The Kurdistan Workers’ Party In Turkey
Abstract: Since its emergence in the 1980s, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has been a significant source of concern to the state of Turkey. With the escalation of conflict between the Turkish state and the ethnic Kurdish community in the 1990s, the level of violence explicitly increased, and the civilian death toll rose to its… Read More
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The EU Strategy For The Indo-Pacific
Abstract: The EU unveiled its strategy for the Indo-Pacific to enhance its presence in the region and protect its vital security and economic interests. However, internal and external constraints severely limit the potentiality of the EU. Bottom-line-up-front: The rise of China and other Asian countries, and the Sino-American rivalry have made the Indo-Pacific one of… Read More
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The Role Of Cultural Factors Affecting The Accession Of Turkey To The EU
Abstract: This paper expands upon the Turkish accession process’s history, its politically fueled policy implications, as well as the cultural and structural factors delaying this process. Moreover, it discusses other conditions and prerequisites set by religions in interpreting the concept of democracy. Further, it analyses aspects of the varying interpretations of secularism in the EU.… Read More
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EU Strategic Compass: A Stress Test
Abstract: Matters of EU security and defense and, therefore, strategy cannot be isolated from concepts such as sovereignty or national strategic culture. The key question is: How to structure/operationalize EU strategic autonomy? The answer is still at the political level. In the meantime, certain aspects of EU defense, one major one being defense of the… Read More
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The Afghanistan Quagmire
Abstract: In August 2021, the Taliban’s blitzkrieg across Afghanistan led to an ignominious withdrawal of American and NATO troops, toppling the democratically elected Afghan government. The Taliban’s victory raises serious questions about the geopolitical balance of this region. For example, countries like Pakistan and China want to seize this opportunity to expand their strategic influence… Read More
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Migration As A Weapon In The Spanish-Moroccan Crisis
Abstract: Bilateral relations between Spain and Morocco are characterised by a ‘tug of war’ in which economic interests prevail. The origin of their disagreements came with the frustrated Moroccan occupation of Perejil Island. Subsequently also, from Morocco’s demand for Spain and, correlatively, the European Union to recognise recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara, against… Read More
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The Future Of Common European Defence
Abstract: Efforts to create a common European defence date back to the Cold War, but they have so far led only to modest results. These days, with the old continent facing more complex security challenges than ever, initiatives and discussions on this topic have rekindled. However, several internal and external constraints continue to hinder this… Read More
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Mearsheimer’s Realism In The Current International Ecosystem
Abstract: One of the most prominent discussions in international relations scholarship is focused on how domestic agendas affect countries’ attitudes, behaviour, and policy projections. Many branches of liberalism and constructivism influence our social life, evaluative practices and judgments, as well as the civic process of norm-formation. Alternatively, the realist schools do not regard social practices… Read More
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Why Vladimir Putin Might Opt For A Limited War in Ukraine
Abstract: For some observers, the situation in Ukraine looks dire: Russia is ready to invade the country, and the risk of nuclear war looms above any attempts of direct Western involvement in a military escalation. While acknowledging Russia’s capacity to grab land in Ukraine, this essay attempts to highlight the limits of Moscow’s intentions and… Read More
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The Turkish “All-Inclusive” Package Of Military Service And The Nagorny Karabakh Case 2020
Abstract: The growing use of new technologies has contributed to the rising interest in, and the changing approaches to, military procurement. The dominant explanation for this growing interest is the method of providing services. The changes in the Azerbaijani strategic approach used in the Nagorny Karabakh conflict in 2020, served as a critical mechanism for… Read More
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