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We are at the beginning of developments where the Metaverse environment, which brings together the virtual and real worlds, is becoming three-dimensional, and where studies in the field of cyber intelligence will provide intelligence platforms with vastly different functions, potentially revolutionizing our overall perspective on intelligence.

Türkiye’s emergence as a decisive middle power in global AI governance depends on its potential and the strategic mobilization of its governance capacity. The second part of this article demonstrates how Türkiye can leverage its advantages, such as its technical competencies, foreign policy architecture, data sovereignty initiatives, and young human resources, into global leverage points.

The recent round of negotiations between the United States and China in Geneva, Switzerland, has laid bare the vulnerabilities of the global economy. Despite repeated warnings from experts about an impending recession and the strain on supply chains, former President Trump remained convinced that he could corner China through the art of deal-making.

Army installations within the lower 48 states will have operating nuclear microreactors starting in the fall of 2028 if the Army’s Janus program moves forward on schedule. The addition of nuclear power will diversify the energy sources available on military bases and provide a critical enhancement to their resiliency, the Army says.

Istanbul hosted a highly significant event in the academic field of intelligence studies from October 10 to 12, 2025. The “International Congress on Intelligence Studies,“ organized by the National Intelligence Academy, brought together 250 academics from Turkey and around the world.

In the 100th year of the Republic, on 23-24 November 2023, the 9th Istanbul Security Conference titled as "Strategic Transformation in the Ecosystem" will be held by TASAM-NDSI with global participation at Istanbul Kent University Kağıthane Campus. Last day to register is today, and the Participants of the conference and its co-events will be given certificates and conference books.

9th Istanbul Security Conference titled as "Strategic Transformation in the Ecosystem" will be held by TASAM-NDSI with participation on a global scale at Istanbul Kent University Kağıthane Campus. The deadline to apply for participation is November 21. The conference participants will be given certificates and conference books.

If you are interested in submitting a paper in order to attend at the sessions of the 11th Istanbul Security Conference and/or its Co-Events as a speaker, you need to submit via busra.buyuk@tasam.org with an MS Word document which includes following items: Title of your paper | 300 words abstract, 5 keywords | Your Institutional Connection and CV | Your Cell Phone Number (if not written in the CV)

It is widely recognized by experts that the anticipated impacts of new and emerging technologies on the cyber domain will shape the multidimensional security landscape of the future. Technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous devices and systems, telecommunications...

“Turkish Naval Power from Seas to Oceans” Humanity lives on the lithosphere - land masses that rise and fall within the hydrosphere, whichcovers 72% of Earth’s surface. These land masses, which constitute humanity’s natural habitat, make up a relatively small part of the planet. In essence, every landmass can be considered an “island,” varying in size and characteristics.

Unfortunately, in the past few years we have had the opportunity make sure that, despite strong development, people are still vulnerable, and humanity is going through difficult periods in which wise strategic decisions are needed, so that progress does not stop, so that cooperation continues, the relations between the states become deeper.

Kyrgyzstan and Turkey have been linked by a cultural bond since ancient times. Dynamic relations between Turkey and Kyrgyzstan are not only between countries, but also between peoples. This is a proof of the willingness to cooperate in the economic, social, international and especially military fields.

The historical and beautiful city of Istanbul has long been known as the bridge connecting the West and the East, and I hope that the current event will help to better understanding the two sides of the Bosporus Strait in order to reach a prosperous and developed region.