Writings
Writings on security policy, politics and defense industry.
14 articles
The Figures Behind the Discourse: The Invisible Layer in the Turkey-Israel Tension
On 2 May 2024, Ankara officially announced the suspension of all forms of exports, imports, and transit trade with Israel across all product categories. The gov
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An Analysis of the Positive-Negative Reflections of the Mecca Defence Agreement
The establishment of collective security architectures by states in regions of high conflict potential, joint exercises, intelligence sharing, and mutual defens
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Russia-Ukraine War Costs and Security Guarantees
The original language of this article is English and it was published in the 91st issue of a5 defense magazine. Sahin, A.B. (2026) The Peace Process and Securit
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Target Selection Dynamics in Contemporary Terrorism: Evidence from Global Incident Data and a Türkiye Case Study
Asya Beyza Şahin / asyabeyzasahin@gmail.com - ORCID: 0009-002-4924-4893AbstractThis study examines how sustained counterterrorism pressure, within a framework o
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The Unspoken Costs of War: The Israeli Military Personnel Crisis
The anarchic structure of the international system compels states to act under a constant sense of threat; this, in turn, brings about dynamics such as rearmame
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The Mexican Cartel Crisis: Controlled Instability Opening to Intervention? Mexican Cartel Crisis: Controlled Instability Opening the Door to Intervention?
On the morning of February 22, 2026, a highly sensitive operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco State, Mexico, plunged the country into the greatest wave of chaos in rece
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Munich Security Conference Reports: Thematic Analysis (2022-2026)
Munich Security Conference Reports: Thematic Analysis (2022-2026)The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is one of the world’s most important annual forums on inte
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The Impact of Turkish UAV/UCAVs on Global War Strategies
The transformative impact of unmanned aerial systems on regional balances and warfare doctrines.
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Turkish Defense Industry: Operational Performance and External Market Dynamics
Türkiye's strategy of nationalization and technological localization in the defense industry over the past fifteen years has not only boosted its military capac
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