Insight Turkey / Editor's Note

Editor's Note | Winter 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:34:00 GMT

This issue records the great historical tension between the chaotic atmosphere into which the Middle East has been pushed by the U.S. and Israel and the stable system that some regional countries, such as Türkiye, seek to establish. The future of the region will be shaped by the outcome of this struggle between those who submit to hegemonic aggression and those who pursue strategic autonomy. We hope this issue will serve as a valuable and thought-provoking resource, offering diverse perspectives to help readers better understand the current dynamics in the Middle East and the possible trajectories that lie ahead.

Editor's Note | Fall 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:02:00 GMT

Taken together, the contributions in this issue situate the idea of a “Terror-Free Türkiye” within a broader intellectual and geopolitical context, highlighting the deep interconnections between security, sovereignty, diplomacy, and social legitimacy. They underscore that durable peace demands not only military measures but also political participation and institutional renewal. We hope readers will find in these analyses a rigorous and reflective contribution to ongoing debates on security, conflict resolution, and the prospects for a more stable future in Türkiye and the region.

Editor's Note | Summer 2025

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:06:00 GMT

This special issue offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary examination of ongoing conflicts, state policies, media narratives, and societal responses, shedding light on the political, legal, and humanitarian challenges at the heart of the Israel-Palestine war and its global reverberations. Together, the contributions call for deeper analytical nuance, ethical awareness, and proactive engagement with the complex dynamics shaping the region today. We hope this issue will serve as a meaningful contribution to the growing body of analysis on the Gaza war and its broader implications.

Editor's Note | Spring 2025

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:27:00 GMT

Emerging technologies are also transforming the political dimensions of state power and sovereignty. Technologies such as semiconductors, 5G infrastructure, cloud computing, and big data are no longer neutral tools of efficiency, they have become strategic assets wielded by states and corporations alike as instruments of foreign policy, economic leverage, and geopolitical coercion.

Editor's Note | Winter 2025

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:28:00 GMT

In this special issue of Insight Turkey, we will focus on Türkiye’s increased activism in international organizations. Through comprehensive examinations, the articles in this issue shed light on Türkiye’s evolving strategies in navigating complex geopolitical landscapes, from its leadership in shaping the governance structures of international institutions to its mediation in conflicts and its active participation in addressing pressing international issues. This collection of works provides a rich perspective on Türkiye’s growing influence as an initiator state, highlighting its capacity to shape and redefine international norms and practices in the pursuit of a more equitable and multilateral global order.

Editor's Note | Fall 2024

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:08:00 GMT

This issue of Insight Turkey seeks to address many of these topics, offering in-depth analyses to enhance our understanding not only of Turkish foreign policy but also of the regional and global dynamics in which Türkiye plays a pivotal role.

Editor's Note | Summer 2024

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:19:00 GMT

The current edition of Insight Turkey undertakes a comprehensive examination of Türkiye’s Africa policy, encompassing bilateral, regional, continental, and global perspectives, with a specific focus on the past two decades. Additionally, in the context of the ongoing Gaza conflict in the Middle East, we are pleased to present three off-topic commentaries that offer an in-depth analysis of recent developments pertaining to Gaza and the wider region. In this special edition, our objective is to furnish our readers with valuable insights through comprehensive deliberations and a range of perspectives on the aforementioned subjects.

Editor's Note | Spring 2024

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:03:00 GMT

This issue of Insight Turkey offers a thorough examination of the current state of Middle Eastern politics, exploring the characteristics, patterns, and progress in the region and their impact on global politics. Additionally, we address other subjects such as Türkiye’s bilateral relations with the Balkans and Indonesia, Indonesia’s foreign and domestic policy, and educational changes in Türkiye. We hope that the detailed discussions and diverse viewpoints presented in this edition will provide our readers with valuable insights and deepen their understanding of the complex geopolitical landscape

Editor's Note | Winter 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:10:00 GMT

This latest special edition of Insight Turkey meticulously explores the evolving dynamics of Türkiye’s engagement with East Asia under the ambit of the Asia Anew Initiative. This edition is distinguished by a series of foundational articles that provide a thorough overview of the initiative, alongside in-depth analyses of Türkiye’s bilateral relationships with key Asian nations. We trust that the comprehensive discussions and diverse perspectives presented in this issue will offer our readers valuable insights and deepen their understanding of the intricate geopolitical landscape.

Editor's Note | Fall 2023

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 2:15:00 GMT

As we bid farewell to another eventful year, we are thrilled to present this latest issue of Insight Turkey, enriched with six thought-provoking commentaries and six in-depth research articles. Each piece has been carefully selected to enhance and diversify our coverage, providing our readers with a multifaceted and profound understanding of the various topics discussed. It is our earnest hope that this issue not only enlightens but also engages our readers in meaningful reflection and dialogue, furthering the pursuit of knowledge and understanding in these dynamic times.

Editor's Note | Summer 2023

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:50:00 GMT

Insight Turkey has included in this issue valuable research that both reflects on Turkish foreign policy from historical perspectives and looks ahead to the future. This exploration is part of our third special issue of the year, commemorating the Centennial of the Republic of Türkiye and unveiling the vision of the Century of Türkiye. We are confident that the thought-provoking and enlightening discussions within this issue will greatly benefit our esteemed readers.

Editor's Note | Spring 2023

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 1:51:00 GMT

As we witnessed one of the most significant elections –both for Türkiye and the world– on the centennial of the Turkish Republic’s founding, Insight Turkey proudly presents a special issue that meticulously evaluates the elections and examines how Türkiye’s foreign policy will be shaped in their aftermath. Through this special edition, our aim is to offer our readers a comprehensive analysis of Turkish foreign policy, while outlining the implications of the election results in this regard.

Editor's Note | Winter 2023

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:15:00 GMT

As Türkiye is on the eve on one of the most important elections in its history, this issue of Insight Turkey addresses some of the issues that have been dominating the political agenda lately. Through this issue, we hope to provide our readers with a thorough analysis and the necessary foundations for a better understanding of some of the main issues that will influence the outcome of the May 14 elections.

Editor's Note | Fall 2022

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:35:00 GMT

With one more year coming to an end, we are pleased to present to our readers yet another insightful issue of Insight Turkey that has attempted to analyze current regional and international developments comprehensively. We are looking forward to providing you with more next year!

Editor's Note | Summer 2022

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:12:00 GMT

We endeavored to explore as many facets as possible of the interplay between new technology advancements and Turkish technopolitics in the Summer 2022 issue of Insight Turkey. We hope and believe that the insightful and stimulating debates raised on the issue will be helpful to our readers.

Editor's Note | Spring 2022

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:06:00 GMT

While the importance of environmental security certainly is going to increase in the following years as more regional and global actors will join the fight against the climate change, it is critical to examine and understand the issue from geopolitical, economic, and legal perspectives. With that said, we are confident that this issue of Insight Turkey entitled “Rethinking Environmental Security in Türkiye and Beyond” will present timely studies regarding environmental security, a complex and increasingly important issue for Türkiye and the world.

Editor's Note | Winter 2022

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:01:00 GMT

This issue of Insight Turkey aims to present the current intertwined situation of climate change and migration by providing its readers with a general framework of the global natural challenges facing migrants and refugees and highlighting different migration and refugee policies from a selection of cases. We hope that this issue will pave the way for future research into the relationship between climate change and migration and the necessary policies that need to be undertaken in this regard.

Editor's Note | Fall 2021

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 2:48:00 GMT

With one more year coming to an end, we are pleased to present to our readers yet another insightful issue of Insight Turkey that has attempted to bring a comprehensive analysis of Turkey’s grand strategy and highlight its current regional and international role and status. Hopefully, this issue will provide the foothold for all those interested in defining Turkey’s grand strategy. We are looking forward to providing you with more next year!

Editor's Note | Summer 2021

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 8:34:00 GMT

The summer issue of Insight Turkey aims to highlight the recent developments and challenges in the Middle East by taking into consideration the Palestinian- Israeli impasse, Iranian politics, and Turkey’s increasing influence in the region.

Editor's Note | Spring 2021

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:01:00 GMT

At a time when anti-Islam activities are resurging and the Muslim voices are kept down, this issue of Insight Turkey aims to present and to provide the verity to its readers through an extensive and rich framing of the ongoing anti-Islam practices worldwide. We hope that this issue contributes to increasing awareness about anti-Islam activities in today’s world.

Editor's Note | Winter 2021

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:43:00 GMT

While the importance of the region certainly is going to increase in the following years as more regional and global actors will be included in the power struggle, it is necessary to analyze and understand the issue from geopolitical, economic and legal standpoints. With that said, we are confident that this issue of Insight Turkey entitled “New Geopolitics in the Eastern Mediterranean” will provide timely studies regarding the Turkish perspective on a complex and increasingly important issue in the global power struggle.

Editor's Note | Fall 2020

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:38:00 GMT

This issue of Insight Turkey focuses on underscoring both promises of internal reconstruction and challenges fueled by different external actors intervening in the Libyan crisis. This latest issue includes five commentaries and three insightful research articles that explore the Libyan conflict from different perspectives. While some pieces focus on the role of different actors in the crisis, others analyze the reconstruction efforts.

Guest Editor's Note | Summer 2020

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:01:00 GMT

Through a wide range of articles and commentaries, this issue aims to bring to its readers a comprehensive framework on the transformation of Turkey’s Defense Industry and changing patterns of its military strategy.

Editor's Note | Spring 2020

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 17:13:00 GMT

This issue of Insight Turkey aims to present the current situation of the Turkish-American relations and to provide to its readers with a general framework of important events and developments in Turkey and its surrounding regions. We hope that this issue contributes to a better understanding of these crucial issues.

Editor's Note | Winter 2020

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:07:00 GMT

Through a wide range of commentaries and articles, this issue of Insight Turkey aims to bring to its readers a comprehensive framework on the current situation of the Israeli-Palestinian question. Whether there will be a deal to this problem remains a difficult question to be answered. Currently one thing is clear, that the plan declared by the Trump Administration, which was welcomed by Israel and some of its Arab allies, such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, assures the Palestinian people the continuation of their century long ordeal.

Editor's Note | Winter 2019

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:10:00 GMT

Insight Turkey’s last issue for 2019 “Turkey’s New Foreign Policy: A Quest for Autonomy” analyses how Turkey with great stamina has proven that it is a strong cooperative player and balancer between the polarities of the world, as a voice for the oppressed and a pillar of strength among the dominant forces in the world.

Editor's Note | Summer 2019

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:26:00 GMT

This issue of Insight Turkey highlights some of the various regional developments around Turkey and discusses various movements of new actors and instruments, crises and progresses, from economy to culture, and how Turkey responds to these changing dilemmas.

Editor's Note | Spring 2019

Fri, 31 May 2019 20:01:00 GMT

This issue of Insight Turkey aims at analyzing the above mentioned issues and provide to its readers a general framework of the most important and current events in the Balkans.

Guest Editor's Note | Winter 2019

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:25:00 GMT

Africa has often been the focus of contradictory attention that has oscillated between the labels of a physical obstacle to travel between Europe and the East, a geostrategic continent, a collection of failed or failing states, to now a geo-economically important continent with potentially viable markets because of its many and rapidly growing economies endowed with strategic minerals. With the dawn of the 21st century and the reality of strategic rivalry between the United States and China, coupled with the global involvement of middle and emerging powers in particular Russia, Japan, Turkey, Iran, and India many issues are coming to the fore. Africa is now experiencing a new “scramble” for its strategic minerals, the buying power of its growing middle class, its significant choke points, its diplomatic importance and growing influence in international organizations, among others.

Editor's Note | Fall 2018

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:30:42 GMT

This issue of Insight Turkey comes with a different format and brings to its readers two different topics that require special attention when we consider the latest regional and global affairs. The planned topic was Central Asia; however, the early presidential and parliamentarian elections in Turkey led us to cover a second topic in the issue. First, the current issue focuses on a forgotten but very important region of Central Asia. The second section of the journal comprises commentaries and articles on the latest elections in Turkey, how to understand them and what could be the future of the presidential system.