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The economic development of the Gulf Region and Gulf countries over the last quarter century has been remarkable. Gulf countries have become major investors, buying famous European brands (such as football clubs in the Premier League or the Current 2025 UEFA Champions League Champions Paris Saint Germain, or other major companies).
Türkiye’s emergence as a decisive middle power in global AI governance depends on its potential and the strategic mobilization of its governance capacity. The second part of this article demonstrates how Türkiye can leverage its advantages, such as its technical competencies, foreign policy architecture, data sovereignty initiatives, and young human resources, into global leverage points.

4th Istanbul Cyber-Security Forum Vision

It is widely recognized by experts that the anticipated impacts of new and emerging technologies on the cyber domain will shape the multidimensional security landscape of the future. Technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous devices and systems, telecommunications...

7 th Marine and Maritime Security Forum Vision

“Turkish Naval Power from Seas to Oceans” Humanity lives on the lithosphere - land masses that rise and fall within the hydrosphere, whichcovers 72% of Earth’s surface. These land masses, which constitute humanity’s natural habitat, make up a relatively small part of the planet. In essence, every landmass can be considered an “island,” varying in size and characteristics.

9th Türkiye - Gulf Defence and Security Forum Vision

“Trade Corridors’ Security and Türkiye” Despite the strong historical and cultural background, it is no longer an option but an obligation for Türkiye - Middle East, or more narrowly, Türkiye - Gulf Countries relations, in which strategic dialogue is still developing, to transform from a fragile axis to a cooperation axis that will adapt to new balances, new roles, and new alliances.

Türkiye as a Middle Power in AI Governance

TURKIYE AS A MIDDLE POWER IN AI GOVERNANCE “From Bridge Diplomacy to Decisive Leverage: The Rise of Middle Powers in AI Geopolitics” AI is reshaping global power paradigms. Türkiye can emerge as a strategic middle power by leveraging its demographic strengths, expanding technology capabilities, and unique geopolitical and diplomatic position. Türkiye can advance AI security, promote ethical governance frameworks, and bridge regional normative divides.

8th Türkiye - Africa Defence Security and Aerospace Forum Vision

Concerns must be taken into account that comprehensive international military strategies may, in some cases, contribute to regional security crises in Africa. Due to both broad industrial challenges and narrower defence industry limitations, African states often struggle to adequately build their military capacities—creating an opening for overly interventionist and neo-colonial tendencies.

2nd Asia Anew Security Forum Vision

Asia, home to emerging global powers, has become the economic and strategic center of the world in the 21st century. Türkiye’s “Asia Anew” initiative, announced in 2019 to forge stronger ties with this continent with which it shares deep-rooted connections, reflects an innovative and entrepreneurial foreign policy approach. Aiming to modernize and carry its Asia policy into the future, Türkiye has developed a new, holistic approach that respects the continent’s diversity.

11th ISTANBUL SECURITY CONFERENCE 2025

The 11th Istanbul Security Conference will be held with global participation on November 27-28, 2025, at Wish More Hotel Istanbul, under the main theme of “Defence, Security and Intelligence Revolution” by the TASAM National Defence and Security Institute. As a limited number of external participants will be accepted, the final application deadline is June 4.

11TH ISTANBUL SECURITY CONFERENCE (2025)

Our world is rapidly evolving into a multi-layered universe of "security and defence" under the influence of swiftly advancing technologies and profound sociopolitical transformations. This transformation is reshaping not only military and technological capacities but also societal and ethical values, national institutions, and global cooperation mechanisms. The “Defence, Security and Intelligence Revolution" precisely refers to this multidimensional paradigm shift.
Lately, all eyes were on South Asia, however it is still important for the business community in Turkiye and around the World, to follow the developments in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region, due to the importance for global trade and supply chains, as well as connectivity projects. Furthermore, India’s role for Africa and the Global South is an issue to follow closely for the future.
The recent round of negotiations between the United States and China in Geneva, Switzerland, has laid bare the vulnerabilities of the global economy. Despite repeated warnings from experts about an impending recession and the strain on supply chains, former President Trump remained convinced that he could corner China through the art of deal-making.
First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all of you and express my gratitude for your participation. It is a great honor to once again be here at the opening of the 10th Istanbul Security Conference, held under the esteemed leadership of our distinguished president, and to deliver one of the opening speeches.
The history of Yugoslavia is a complex process shaped by unification efforts, ethnic tensions and foreign interventions. From the establishment of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes in 1918 to the Socialist Federal Yugoslavia established under the leadership of Josip Broz Tito, the country has experienced significant political, social and economic transformations.

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

Social media has become an integral part of modern life, revolutionizing communication, information sharing, and social interactions. As platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok continue to grow in popularity, their impact on mental health has drawn significant attention from researchers, clinicians, and the general public. This paper aims to explore the multifaceted relationship between social media use and mental well-being.

Chinese Accounting and Türkiye

Since we will be hearing about China in different ways more frequently in the future, I wanted to share some of my notes and observations to help us get to know China more closely. Although the conclusions here may seem straightforward, they actually include insights I gathered from around 10 round-table meetings I attended at various think tanks, both in the UK and other locations in recent months.
Türkiye is exercising its vocation as an emerging power and is trying to build relationships with Africa. Internationally this was noticeable particularly with Somalia. Turkish Airlines’ scheduled links with Somalia symbolized this connection and was taken as both daring and a sign of commitment even to a troubled African state.
The 8th Turkey - Gulf Defense and Security Forum, held under the main theme “Red Apples for Security Partnership,“ was organized by the TASAM National Defense and Security Institute as a co-event of the 10th Istanbul Security Conference on November 22, 2024, at Wish More Hotel Istanbul. The Forum hosted speakers and protocol participants from various countries and regions, as well as diverse fields and sectors.

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