What Awaits Türkiye in the US 2022 Defence Budget?
US President Biden signed the 768-billion-dollar 2022 defence budget. The article assesses the provisions of the law that concern Türkiye, the F-35 and CAATSA sanctions.
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Will the NATO–Russia Talks End the Ukraine Crisis?
As the NATO–Russia Council prepared to meet in January 2022, Russian troops were massing on the Ukrainian border. The article assesses the diplomatic efforts just before the invasion.
Is China Building New Conflict Zones in the Middle East?
According to a CNN report based on US intelligence, Saudi Arabia is producing ballistic missiles with China’s help. The article questions China’s new role in the Middle East.
An Unusual Honey Trap Precaution from a Japanese Colonel
The most common blackmail material in a honey trap is an extramarital affair, but intimate images of family members can also be used. The unusual precaution a Japanese colonel took against this danger.
A Police Chief’s Memory of Fighting the Honey Trap
The honey trap is a danger awaiting everyone, whatever their profession or position. A retired police chief’s memory of fighting this trap.
The Village Guards
Allegations of serious crimes against some village guards have reopened the debate on the village guard system. The author assesses the system, covering nearly 70,000 armed personnel, together with the arguments of all sides.
Private Armies
From Blackwater to Wagner, private military companies are now part of every conflict. What are these “private armies” that let states wage war without taking responsibility, and why are they dangerous?
The Beytüşşebap Raid
The Beytüşşebap raid staged by the PKK on Mount Kato in September 2015 was one of the gravest events of the bloody period in which the peace process collapsed. The account of an officer who lived through it.
The Signs Point to “Hybrid Warfare”
A mix of conventional war, guerrilla tactics, psychological and cyber warfare: Hybrid warfare. The author explains the concept starting from an everyday kitchen conversation and lists the signs.
Wars In Afghanistan And Iraq Through The Eyes Of Machiavelli
Scott Savitz of RAND recommended two of Machiavelli’s books to the US administration. The article examines the occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq in light of Machiavelli’s ideas on occupation and governance.
The Taliban’s Strategy
The decision to leave Afghanistan to the Taliban was in fact taken in Doha in 2020. The article assesses the rise of the Taliban and the consequences of its agreement with the US.
What Is Happening in Northern Iraq? What Do the Claw-Tiger Operations Mean?
In June 2021, KDP Peshmerga and the PKK clashed, while the Turkish Armed Forces pushed 30 km deep with the Claw-Tiger operations. The hottest period in Northern Iraq in recent years.
Who Is the Loser in Afghanistan?
As the US and NATO withdrew, the Taliban took Kandahar and Herat with almost no resistance. Who is the loser in Afghanistan?
Does Turkey Have an Afghanistan Policy?
Turkey has been in Afghanistan with NATO missions for 21 years, and every parliamentary mandate passed almost unanimously. But does Turkey really have an Afghanistan policy?
‘Operation Swamp’: The Timing Is Telling!
The timing of “Operation Swamp”, which followed the drug seizures at Mersin Port, is striking. The author questions the relations between drugs, the mafia and law enforcement.
