Important piece about the realignment that is taking place in the Middle East as a result of Israel's new "forward defense doctrine." Since October 7, Israel has struck at least 6 countries in the region. Whereas Arab states used to be concerned about Iran, most regional actors now fear Israel.+

If Washington wants to foster regional stability in the Middle East, it must stop ignoring Israeli revisionism—and “anchor U.S. policy in support of a just resolution of the Palestinian question,” argue @galipdalay.bsky.social and Sanam Vakil.

Attempts to roll back or counterbalance Beijing are now shaping Western strategies toward the global south — but the global south will not give up on China or make binary choices. Read @galipdalay.bsky.social's latest analysis for @foreignpolicy.com ⤵️

The way hostilities end in the Black Sea will redefine the regional order, Russia’s global future &the European security order for generations to come. Our new piece for TIME “Why Putin Won’t Stop His Quest for the Black Sea”-cowritten w Natalie Sabanadze time.com/7310503/puti... @chathamhouse.org

Russia's invasion of Ukraine marks a significant escalation but not a shift in Moscow’s strategic outlook – one rooted in resisting EU and NATO influence in the Black Sea. Read @galipdalay.bsky.social and Natalie Sabanadze's latest for @chathamhouse.org .

Russia's invasion of Ukraine marks a significant escalation but not a shift in Moscow’s strategic outlook – one rooted in resisting EU and NATO influence in the Black Sea. Read @galipdalay.bsky.social and Natalie Sabanadze's latest for @chathamhouse.org.

A fascinating new report by @galipdalay.bsky.social and Natalie Sabanadze for @chathamhouse.org. It covers the ambitions of Russia in the Black Sea region, 🇷🇺🇹🇷 ties, the invasion of Ukraine and China's regional interests also. A brilliant read on one of the world's most contested maritime domains⤵️

Russia's invasion of Ukraine marks a significant escalation but not a shift in Moscow’s strategic outlook – one rooted in resisting EU and NATO influence in the Black Sea. Read @galipdalay.bsky.social and Natalie Sabanadze's latest for @chathamhouse.org.

The Black Sea is integral to Russia’s reimagining of its neo-imperial identity, its pursuit of great power status & its broader geopolitical calculus. “Understanding Russia’s Black Sea strategy” Our new paper for @chathamhouse.org, co-written w Natalie Sabanadze www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/unde...

Report | Understanding Russia’s Black Sea strategy The EU and NATO have misjudged 🇷🇺’s strategic intentions in the Black Sea and underestimated Moscow's resolve to achieve them. With a declining US footprint in the region, the risks to Black Sea security are mounting. Read our latest research⤵️

📢 NEW | Understanding Russia's Black Sea strategy For nearly 20 years, the EU & NATO have underestimated Russia's Black Sea ambitions, write Natalie Sabanadze & @galipdalay.bsky.social in new @chathamhouse.org research. 📑 Read the paper for how to strengthen policy approaches to the region:

“From Bandung to Middle Power Internationalism: How to Remake the World” My debrief with Körber Stiftung, informed by our workshop in April. koerber-stiftung.de/site/assets/... @fbigge.bsky.social @faisaldevji.bsky.social @woidelko.bsky.social @koerberhistory.bsky.social @koerber-ip.bsky.social

📰Sunday extras: "Why has the PKK ended its armed struggle?" with @galipdalay.bsky.social , Mohammed A. Salih, @DavidLPhillips and Adrian Finighan. [1/5]

There was a lot of talk about the #Bandung spirit at the recent #BRICS summit in Rio. In our latest Debrief, written by @galipdalay.bsky.social, we revisit the 1955 Bandung Conference and ask: Can its legacy inspire a cross-regional, middle-power agenda today? 🌍👉 koerber-stiftung.de/site/assets/...

“Bring back the spirit of Bandung”. Delighted to coauthored this piece w @faisaldevji & @NathalieTocci via @ForeignPolicy The 1955 conference’s value-based approach to international affairs offers a model for middle powers today. t.co/3HvIfzgqbh

"This will lead to a reimagination of Turkish citizenship, the idea of the Turkish nation and Turkey's geopolitical identity." @galipdalay.bsky.social (@chmenap.bsky.social) on the disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and what it means for 🇹🇷, via @aljazeera.com

A good piece by Julia Ganter premised on surveys in some of key middle powers on how Europe needs to be better at multitasking at a time when the US is no longer interested to play its traditional role. @koerber-ip.bsky.social @koerberhistory.bsky.social ip-quarterly.com/en/europeans...

"The mayor of Istanbul is the second most important elected office in Turkey after the president's office. Imamoglu is seen as the most formidable rival for Erdogan in 2028." @galipdalay.bsky.social (@chmenap.bsky.social) on the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in Turkey, via @cnn.com.

“For (a post-US) European security, Russia remains the most immediate threat, and Europe cannot afford to have a security order that is set against Moscow and excludes Turkey simultaneously.” My piece from Jan @chathamhouse.bsky.social www.chathamhouse.org/2025/01/trum...

🇪🇺 🇹🇷 🇬🇧 This Monday: Join GMF South for a lively discussion on foreign policy and security cooperation among the EU, Türkiye, and the UK. 🎥 Watch Live on GMF's YouTube channel: bit.ly/4jnuKrx

Middle Eastern countries have grown accustomed to the geopolitical balancing act needed to navigate a post-Western world. But Russia’s humiliation in Syria might diminish its position as one of the poles of attraction, notes @galipdalay.bsky.social. bit.ly/4gNgINJ

#GlobalAkademiSöyleşileri bu ay #ÖzlemTür'ün kolaylaştırıcılığında #MelihaAltınışık ve @galipdalay.bsky.social ile "ABD seçimleri ve Orta Doğu" konusunu ele alıyor. 📅 4 Aralık 2024 🕖 19:00 📍 Zoom Webinar Kayıt için: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...