The tension between normative values and strategic interests has always been an interesting feature of international relations. Yet in recent years, this tension has become visible, shaped by great power competition, energy transitions, and the accelerating race for technological dominance. Against ...;

Overview Türkiye occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of major energy-producing regions—the Caspian Basin, the Middle East, and Russia—and energy-consuming markets in Europe. This geographic advantage gives Türkiye a potentially important role as both a transit corridor and an emerging...;

The Turkish Petroleum Corporation’s (TPAO) international subsidiary, Turkish Petroleum Overseas Company (TPOC), will participate in offshore oil and natural gas exploration in Pakistan’s Northern Indus C Offshore Basin located in the Indian Ocean.;

Development of domestic technology is an important feature for technological sovereignty. This is particularly the case for Deeptech. Deeptech refers to innovations rooted in breakthrough science and engineering — including quantum computing, advanced materials, robotics, artificial intelligence, sy...;

India today finds itself at the intersection of multiple geopolitical currents. Its active engagement in both the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the BRICS group reflects its desire to balance great power politics with the imperatives of economic growth and regional stability. While the ...;

Türkiye is becoming a key defense partner in Africa, offering affordable and effective support, but it must manage ethical and diplomatic challenges to sustain its role Türkiye's relationship with the African continent has witnessed a notable escalation in recent years, commencing from the early 20...;

This analysis compares two academic papers discussing various aspects of China’s ascent as a global power. The first study, by Zweig et al. (2020), examines the return of domestic talent to and from China, investigating obstacles encountered by overseas scholars upon re-integrating into domestic i...;

Concentration of wealth and income inequality has been another reason for increasing discussion of Neomedievalism. Interruption of major chokepoints, significantly disturbed global trade, has also caused concerns of back-sliding into the pre-globalization land-based era; possibly a form of Neomediev...;

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