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This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
interview
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
interview
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
interview
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
interview
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
interview
This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Erendor, an academic specializing in international relations, international law, and security studies, whose research focuses on cybersecurity, terrorism, the Turkic world, and international organizations.
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This interview is conducted with Yahya Ebnou, an official representing the Republic of Türkiye in the State of Qatar, whose diplomatic experience and work have contributed to the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. Actively involved not only in Türkiye–Qatar bilateral relations but also in cultural and institutional cooperation, Ebnou brings valuable field experience and an international perspective to the evolving relationship between the two countries. In this interview, he shares his insights with Business Diplomat on the multifaceted dimensions of Türkiye–Qatar relations.
interview
This interview is conducted with Yahya Ebnou, an official representing the Republic of Türkiye in the State of Qatar, whose diplomatic experience and work have contributed to the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. Actively involved not only in Türkiye–Qatar bilateral relations but also in cultural and institutional cooperation, Ebnou brings valuable field experience and an international perspective to the evolving relationship between the two countries. In this interview, he shares his insights with Business Diplomat on the multifaceted dimensions of Türkiye–Qatar relations.
interview
This interview is conducted with Yahya Ebnou, an official representing the Republic of Türkiye in the State of Qatar, whose diplomatic experience and work have contributed to the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. Actively involved not only in Türkiye–Qatar bilateral relations but also in cultural and institutional cooperation, Ebnou brings valuable field experience and an international perspective to the evolving relationship between the two countries. In this interview, he shares his insights with Business Diplomat on the multifaceted dimensions of Türkiye–Qatar relations.
interview
This interview was conducted with Yahya Ebnou, an official representing the Republic of Türkiye in the State of Qatar, whose diplomatic experience and work have contributed to the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. Actively involved not only in Türkiye–Qatar bilateral relations but also in cultural and institutional cooperation, Ebnou brings valuable field experience and an international perspective to the evolving relationship between the two countries. In this interview, he shares his insights with Business Diplomat on the multifaceted dimensions of Türkiye–Qatar relations.
interview
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This interview is conducted with **Prof. Dr. Birol Mercan**, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, who is among Turkey’s forward-looking academics engaged in international work with young people. Prof. Dr. Mercan conducts academic research in areas including economic theory, regional economics, industrial economics, competition, innovation, social capital, and economic growth. In addition to his academic work, he places particular importance on providing young people with international experience and developing academic cooperation with different countries.
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This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Birol Mercan, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, who is among Turkey’s forward-looking academics engaged in international work with young people. Prof. Dr. Mercan conducts academic research in areas including economic theory, regional economics, industrial economics, competition, innovation, social capital, and economic growth. In addition to his academic work, he places particular importance on providing young people with international experience and developing academic cooperation with different countries.
interview
This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Birol Mercan, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, who is among Turkey’s forward-looking academics engaged in international work with young people. Prof. Dr. Mercan conducts academic research in areas including economic theory, regional economics, industrial economics, competition, innovation, social capital, and economic growth. In addition to his academic work, he places particular importance on providing young people with international experience and developing academic cooperation with different countries.
interview
This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Birol Mercan, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, who is among Turkey’s forward-looking academics engaged in international work with young people. Prof. Dr. Mercan conducts academic research in areas including economic theory, regional economics, industrial economics, competition, innovation, social capital, and economic growth. In addition to his academic work, he places particular importance on providing young people with international experience and developing academic cooperation with different countries.
interview
This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Erendor, an academic specializing in international relations, international law, and security studies, whose research focuses on cybersecurity, terrorism, the Turkic world, and international organizations.
interview
This interview is conducted with **Prof. Dr. Birol Mercan**, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, who is among Turkey’s forward-looking academics engaged in international work with young people. Prof. Dr. Mercan conducts academic research in areas including economic theory, regional economics, industrial economics, competition, innovation, social capital, and economic growth. In addition to his academic work, he places particular importance on providing young people with international experience and developing academic cooperation with different countries.
interview
This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Erendor, an academic specializing in international relations, international law, and security studies, whose research focuses on cybersecurity, terrorism, the Turkic world, and international organizations.
politics
Türkiye will host COP31 in Antalya in November 2026, the first time the UN climate summit has been held in the country. Emine Erdoğan, chair of the UN's zero-waste advisory board, frames the hosting as recognition of Türkiye's circular economy push.
politics
While the previous parliament passed over 300 laws in three years, the unicameral Kurultai is less about legislative efficiency and more about consolidating a new political hierarchy.
energy
The EU is Kazakhstan's largest trading partner, with mineral products dominating exports, while Astana seeks to diversify its economy beyond raw materials.
defense
The new strategy may deepen reliance on large AI models and computing infrastructure, conflicting with diverse defense ecosystem goals.
defense
Turkey's role is concretized through the MCM Black Sea task group, which has conducted 10 activations, and its mandate is being extended to cover energy assets like the Sakarya Gas Field.
politics
The 8th Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad on 1 June 2026 saw both sides reaffirm commitments on trade, migration, and climate, but human rights and economic fragility remain hurdles.
politics
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, creating a framework for closer military cooperation and mutual defence. The pact reflects growing regional efforts to strengthen security coordination amid escalating conflicts, energy disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty.
defense
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement strengthens defence diplomacy and collective deterrence among Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan by combining their military, industrial, economic, and strategic capabilities. Its effectiveness depends on credible commitments and institutional cooperation.
energy
Germany plans to establish a 24 TWh strategic gas reserve to improve resilience against major supply disruptions. The initiative reflects a broader shift in European energy security, emphasizing preparedness, infrastructure protection, and long-term strategic planning beyond seasonal storage.
politics
Europe is entering the winter with declining gas reserves, weaker LNG imports, and tightening diesel supplies. Global competition for fuel, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and supply disruptions are increasing pressure on Europe's energy security, raising concerns over its ability to withstand a harsh winter.
energy
Europe cut Russian gas imports from 45% to 12% since 2021, but Middle East tensions triggered the largest coordinated IEA oil stock release on record in 2026. Brussels answered with the AccelerateEU package and a new EU energy security law, though 57% of EU energy remains imported fossil fuel.
defense
NATO 3.0 represents a multidimensional security framework designed to address emerging global threats. Increasing Türkiye's defense expenditures would strengthen NATO's presence in the Black Sea and the Middle East while enhancing deterrence, burden-sharing, and strategic resilience, benefiting both Europe and the United States.
