TRT World Research Centre

15/01/2025

The U.S.- Israel relationship grows stronger under Trump 2.0. With neocons influencing policy & Netanyahu in close contact, expect a more aggressive strategy in the Middle East. Read:👇

The geopolitical strategies of global have long shaped the dynamics of the Middle East.Ideological, religious, and strategic objectives have moulded the plans of the United States and Israel for th…

14/01/2025

Ultimately, Zelenskyy's "victory plan" may not suffice to end the conflict with Russia unless it incorporates a diplomatic strategy alongside military deterrence. Without adapting to complex geopolitical realities, the plan risks prolonging the war and jeopardizing both Ukraine's future and European stability.
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14/01/2025

Analysis | TRT Tabii’nin () en son yapıtı olan Gassal dizisi, ana akım dizi kültürünün tekdüzeliğini kırarak izleyiciye zengin katmanlı bir anlatı sundu ve toplumdan büyük beğeni topladı. Peki, Baki’nin ölüm kavramını merkeze alan varoluşsal yolculuğunu felsefi bir perspektifle incelediğimizde hangi derinliklere ulaşıyoruz? Burak Elmalı yazdı: https://bit.ly/40qGJ03

13/01/2025

Türkiye’s public-private partnerships in agritech and disaster management exemplify scalable, cost-effective solutions. By also prioritizing equitable access through farmer education, R&D and AI, Türkiye is building resilience from the ground up while setting a model for emerging economies.
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This policy outlook explores Türkiye’s efforts to address food security, climate adaptation and disaster preparedness through technological innovation. Positioned strategically between Europ…

10/01/2025

Discussion Paper | Social media has revolutionized public participation in the 21st century, offering vast opportunities for expression while fueling disinformation and hate speech. Platforms like X have become battlegrounds for democracy. Are they tools for freedom or digital anarchy? Çağdaş Yüksel wrote: https://bit.ly/40tbi5t

09/01/2025

Analysis | TRT Tabii’s Gassal breaks free from the monotony of mainstream series culture, delivering a richly layered narrative that has captured widespread acclaim. What deeper insights emerge when we explore Baki’s existential journey through a philosophical lens? Burak Elmalı wrote: https://bit.ly/3DOVwZE

09/01/2025

Policy Outlook | Türkiye’s 2023 earthquake response proved that innovation saves lives. AI seismic tools, thermal drones and geospatial mapping create a blueprint for rapid, cost-effective disaster resilience in emerging economies. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3DNBRta

08/01/2025

A 2023 Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor report highlighted concerns about organ harvesting involving Palestinians, especially bodies showing signs of tampering returned from Israeli custody.
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The Israel ongoing wars to subjugate the Palestinians are often viewed through the lens of military operations, territorial disputes, and political deadlock. However, lurking behind these events ma…

08/01/2025

Mahmut Özer's new book, The Future of Education in Türkiye: Equality, Inclusion, and Quality, offers crucial insights into how the Turkish education system can become more equitable, inclusive, and efficient. His focus on continuous development over large reforms is key.
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Mahmut Özer sheds light on the future of the Turkish education system in his latest book, “The Future of Education in Türkiye: Equality, Inclusion and Quality.” Based on his long-term educational r…

08/01/2025

Türkiye needs a domestic AI framework that complements global regulations on international trade and intellectual property while addressing local needs - proactively tackling AI challenges and staying competitive in global trade. Read: 👇

AI’s rapid and widespread integration into daily life has created significant regulatory challenges. The overlap be- tween AI and multiple legal fields complicates the devel- opment of a cohesive r…

07/01/2025

The opposition's December 8 victory has sparked hope that Syria's transitional government will prioritize inclusivity and representation. Its chosen governance model will be pivotal, marking a new chapter for a nation that began its struggle for freedom and justice over a decade ago. Read: https://bit.ly/41PS6jp

03/01/2025

Policy Outlook | 61 yıllık Baas rejiminin devrilmesinin ardından Suriye için devletin yeniden inşası, Ortadoğu içinse jeopolitik denge için yeni bir dönem söz konusu. Esed sonrası Suriye’de muhaliflerin oluşturduğu çok unsurlu geçiş hükümetinin yönetim modeli ve bölgesel güç dengesinin geleceğine değinen bu çalışmada aynı zamanda Doç. Dr. Ali Burak Darıcılı, Prof. Dr. Özden Zeynep Oktav, ve Dr.Hamdullah Baycar’ın uzman görüşleri de yer alıyor. Okumak için: https://bit.ly/3DIDqss

02/01/2025

Ask the Experts | The opposition's offensive, launched in Idlib on November 27 and culminating in Damascus on December 8, led to the fall of the Assad regime, marking a historic turning point for Syria's future. Here are three expert perspectives on the post-Assad era from Associate Professor Ali Burak Darıcılı, Professor Özden Zeynep Oktav, and Assistant Professor Hamdullah Baycar on key issues of international recognition, counterterrorism, reconstruction, and regional realignment: https://bit.ly/4gZWy3c

30/12/2024

Policy Outlook | This Policy Outlook explores the regional implications of post-Assad Syria, focusing on Türkiye, Iran, Russia, and Israel, as well as the processes involved in establishing a new Syrian state. Read the policy outlook by Burak Elmalı enriched by insights from experts Associate Professor Ali Burak Darıcılı, Professor Özden Zeynep Oktav, and Assistant Professor Hamdullah Baycar: https://bit.ly/41PS6jp

30/12/2024

As Syria embarks on a new, more hopeful chapter, this research paper provides a roadmap for a successful transition. Emphasizes the game-changing potential of Turkey's involvement and the need for sustained international support. Read: 👇

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s authoritarian regime in Syria marks a pivotal moment in the country’s turbulent history. After over a decade of civil war, the Syrian people now face b…

27/12/2024

Herbert’s critique of twisted cults and political authority in Dune demonstrates how the domination of politics by such cults can become an unstoppable and uncontrollable destructive force.
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The fictional universe of Frank Herbert’s novel series, set in the distant future, can evoke any historical period. In Dune, the intricate interaction of diverse subjects, including politics, relig…

25/12/2024

Inclusive peace requires that women are fully involved in negotiations and recovery. Empowering women, strengthening social cohesion, and building human capital are key to achieving lasting peace. Florence Bauer (), Regional Director for in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, discusses the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on civilians. Read the interview: https://bit.ly/4fqczhZ

24/12/2024

Trump’s perspective on multilateralism, marked by deep scepticism, a transactional mindset, and a frequent use of withdrawal rhetoric when deals fall short of his expectations, raises questions about how the U.S. will engage with NATO in the years ahead. Read: https://bit.ly/4fxMVYo