4th International Nowruz Conference On Scientific Research, 2021
The effects of the occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh by Armenia in 1992-1993 and its staying
as a "f... more The effects of the occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh by Armenia in 1992-1993 and its staying as a "frozen conflict zone" for nearly 30 years not only affected the geopolitics of the Caucasus, but also international energy policies. Especially in the field of energy, European countries and Israel’s dependence on the resources of the Russian Federation are increasing day by day and are in need of the supply of rich hydrocarbon resources of Caspian Basin. Although access to Caspian basin resources is rapidly increasing with investments such as TANAP and TAP, the main obstacle to larger investments in the region is concerns about ensuring the security of energy infrastructures close to the conflict zone.
It is not a coincidence that the Armenian armed forces frequently attacked areas such as Gazah, Tovuz and Kapanlı, through which pipelines passed, during armed conflicts of Second Karabakh War and periodic tensions before this war. Along with the statements of the Armenian authorities that they would not hesitate to use the Iskandar, Scud-B and Tochka systems about the attacks on the energy lines, the scenarios for the attacks on the oil and gas infrastructure of Azerbaijan were used in the military exercises in Karabakh in 2012. The declining oil and gas demands during the COVID-19 period will increase again after the pandemic, and the importance of a regular supply for both European countries and Israel is increasing even more strongly due to the interruptions made by Russia to Ukraine and other European countries from time to time.
On the other hand, political instability in energy producer and supplier countries and their surroundings causes instability and sudden increases in oil and gas prices. For this reason, the instability in Karabakh and the political chaos environment created by Armenia affects the global energy markets negatively. Turkey’s statement in October 2007 on carrying the war against terrorist organization PKK into Iraqi soil led to a leap in oil prices from 87.40 USD to 94.53 by the end of the month. Although Turkey is not an oil importer and Iraq supplied only 3 million barrels of a day within the 85 million barrels produces worldwide, a huge surge in the energy market occurred. Since the fluctuations to be brought by Armenia's attack on Karabakh are disturbing for Europe and Israel, its isolation in the international arena will further increase.
Armenia's demands on Karabakh not only harm the world energy market, but also its own energy security, especially after the Second Karabakh War. While it has lost the control of all hydroelectric power plants in Karabakh, the fact that the country tries to meet the majority of energy demand by the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant further increases the dangerous situation of the power plant as reported by various organizations. The failure of the Metsamor power plant will cause Armenia to experience a more severe energy shortage than the electricity crisis it experienced in 2015.
Another effect of the demands on Karabakh is the complete exclusion of Armenia from the energy corridor starting from the Caspian basin and as a result, it cannot benefit from regional development while its dependence on Iran and Russia increases.
Keywords: Karabakh, Energy Security, Caucasus, Caspian
Friedrich Naumann Foundation / Ankara Policy Center, 2018
Suriye İç Savaşı, savaşın başlangıcından itibaren 4.5 milyon insanın Suriye'den kaçmasına neden o... more Suriye İç Savaşı, savaşın başlangıcından itibaren 4.5 milyon insanın Suriye'den kaçmasına neden olmuştur. Yaklaşık 1.5 milyon sığınmacı ve mülteci Avrupa'ya geçmiş ve bu kitlesel göç nedeniyle Avrupa ülkelerinde ekonomik, sosyal ve siyasi çalkalanmalar ortaya çıkartmıştır. Bu krize Avrupa'ya göç etme isteğine sahip sıradan Suriyelilerin gözünden bakabilmek için proje dahilinde Türkiye'de 13 farklı şehirde, yaşları 17 ile 70 arasında değişen 100 röportaj yapılmıştır. Tüm röportajlar Arapça, İngilizce ve Türkçe dillerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Röportaj yapılan kişiler Suriye'deki farklı etnik ve sosyo-ekonomik gruplar arasından rastgele seçilmiştir. Röportajlar benzer kişilerin kişisel tecrübelerini daha detaylı bir biçimde anlayabilmek için yarı-yapılandırılmış olarak hazırlanmıştır.
Bu proje Suriyeli mültecilerin Avrupa'ya gitme güdülerindeki temel dinamikleri anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Bununla birlikte, yapılan derinlemesine görüşmeler, “Avrupa” algısını ve göçmenler tarafından kurulan ağların gücünü ve aynı zamanda Avrupa'ya giderken geçici güvenli liman olarak gördükleri Türkiye'deki yaşamları hakkında daha geniş bir bakış açısına sahip olmalarını anlamak için çok önemli bir birincil bilgi kaynağıdır.
Friedrich Naumann Foundation / Ankara Policy Center, 2018
The Syrian Civil War caused more than 4.5 million people to flee Syria since the beginning of the... more The Syrian Civil War caused more than 4.5 million people to flee Syria since the beginning of the conflict. Approximately more than 1.5 million migrants and refugees crossed into Europe, sparking a crisis as the European countries are struggling to cope with the economic, social and political outcomes of this mass migration. In order to look this crises from the eyes of ordinary Syrians who are willing to migrate to Europe, within this project 100 interviews were conducted in 13 different cities and towns in Turkey, with ages of the interviewees ranging between 17 and 70. All interviews were conducted orally in Arabic, Turkish and English. The interviewees were chosen randomly from different ethnic and socioeconomic groups of Syria. Interviews were semi-structured, since this methodology is used to understand the experiences of other similar people by learning about their personal experiences.
The project aims to understand the main dynamics amongst the Syrian refugees related with their motivations to migrate to Europe. Notwithstanding, the in-depth interviews conducted are very vital primary informational source to understand the perception of “Europe” and the power of networks established by the migrants, as well as to have a wider perspective about their lives in Turkey which they see as a temporary safe haven on their way to Europe.
Global warming presents both profound challenges and strategic opportunities for the Russian Fede... more Global warming presents both profound challenges and strategic opportunities for the Russian Federation, particularly in its vast Arctic and permafrost regions. This article explores the multifaceted impacts of permafrost thawing, examining its environmental, economic, and geopolitical dimensions. On the one hand, thawing permafrost accelerates greenhouse gas emissions, destabilizes infrastructure, and disrupts ecosystems and traditional livelihoods. On the other hand, it unlocks access to untapped natural resources, expands arable land, and facilitates the development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as a strategic alternative to traditional maritime routes. This analysis highlights how these dynamics are reshaping Russia’s Arctic strategy, influencing global energy markets, and contributing to a potential shift in agricultural and geopolitical landscapes. The article also evaluates the Russian government’s policies, juxtaposing short-term adaptive measures with long-term strategic ambitions, and discusses the broader implications for international relations and global climate governance.
While discussing foreign affairs and security issues of countries and formulating policies, benef... more While discussing foreign affairs and security issues of countries and formulating policies, benefiting from the views and experiences of professionals actively engaged in these fields can make significant contributions. This is especially true for a country like Türkiye, which is located in a highly dynamic and complex geography in terms of foreign affairs and security. What is the best foreign policy option for Türkiye in this dynamic and multivariate environment? Or what are the most important problems and security issues facing the country? This article aims to analyse the answers to these questions based on a survey of retired officers of the Turkish Armed Forces.
Muchos de los presos de origen centroasiático del grupo yihadista Estado Islámico (ISIS) que se e... more Muchos de los presos de origen centroasiático del grupo yihadista Estado Islámico (ISIS) que se encuentra recluidos en las cárceles sirias proceden de un remoto valle en el corazón de Asia. Se trata de una auténtica «anomalía cartográfica» que plantea numerosos desafíos además del islamismo radical.
After the dissolution of Soviet Union, Russian Federation faced with rising ethnic nationalism an... more After the dissolution of Soviet Union, Russian Federation faced with rising ethnic nationalism and demands of independence in the Caucasus, and two bloody wars in Chechnya took place as a result of these demands. Russia, which seemed to have established control in the region after the Second Chechen War briefly, diverted its political and military attention once again to the Caucasus as religious radicalism
spread to first Dagestan and then to Kabardino-Balkaria Republic. Though terrorist attacks are generally in low intensity, they are persistent and radical groups threaten the regional security and become globally known by occasional attacks. Volgograd attacks that took place just before the Sochi Olympics, which has a very important role for Russian Federation’s mid-long term policies in the region, once again showed how difficult it is for Russia to establish stability in the region.
The aim of the article is to evaluate Israel's security perceptions about the Arab Spring. The st... more The aim of the article is to evaluate Israel's security perceptions about the Arab Spring. The study argues that The Arab Spring is the reshuffling of the Middle East by realigned U.S.-Turkish common policies. For Israel the devil you know is more acceptable than the unknown future. Bearing in mind all the results of the surveys showing that Arabs can easily fall into radical Islam, Israel prefers not to enter such a dangerous and risky game for toppling down the old dictators and establishing new regimes. Israel could resist such a change and force U.S. to postpone or cancel their new policies if it were a decade ago, but today she is extremely isolated in international arena thanks to Bibi's government. On the other hand, Israel struggles to counter the Turkish offenses in diplomacy, has to avoid the-Iranian Trap‖ that is being set by Iran slowly and carefully for the past few years, and also domestically facing serious crises. All those dynamics are forcing Israel to remain silent unless it breaks the isolation that it fell, and watch carefully the games played by U.S., Turkey and Iran in the Middle East.
4th International Nowruz Conference On Scientific Research, 2021
The effects of the occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh by Armenia in 1992-1993 and its staying
as a "f... more The effects of the occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh by Armenia in 1992-1993 and its staying as a "frozen conflict zone" for nearly 30 years not only affected the geopolitics of the Caucasus, but also international energy policies. Especially in the field of energy, European countries and Israel’s dependence on the resources of the Russian Federation are increasing day by day and are in need of the supply of rich hydrocarbon resources of Caspian Basin. Although access to Caspian basin resources is rapidly increasing with investments such as TANAP and TAP, the main obstacle to larger investments in the region is concerns about ensuring the security of energy infrastructures close to the conflict zone.
It is not a coincidence that the Armenian armed forces frequently attacked areas such as Gazah, Tovuz and Kapanlı, through which pipelines passed, during armed conflicts of Second Karabakh War and periodic tensions before this war. Along with the statements of the Armenian authorities that they would not hesitate to use the Iskandar, Scud-B and Tochka systems about the attacks on the energy lines, the scenarios for the attacks on the oil and gas infrastructure of Azerbaijan were used in the military exercises in Karabakh in 2012. The declining oil and gas demands during the COVID-19 period will increase again after the pandemic, and the importance of a regular supply for both European countries and Israel is increasing even more strongly due to the interruptions made by Russia to Ukraine and other European countries from time to time.
On the other hand, political instability in energy producer and supplier countries and their surroundings causes instability and sudden increases in oil and gas prices. For this reason, the instability in Karabakh and the political chaos environment created by Armenia affects the global energy markets negatively. Turkey’s statement in October 2007 on carrying the war against terrorist organization PKK into Iraqi soil led to a leap in oil prices from 87.40 USD to 94.53 by the end of the month. Although Turkey is not an oil importer and Iraq supplied only 3 million barrels of a day within the 85 million barrels produces worldwide, a huge surge in the energy market occurred. Since the fluctuations to be brought by Armenia's attack on Karabakh are disturbing for Europe and Israel, its isolation in the international arena will further increase.
Armenia's demands on Karabakh not only harm the world energy market, but also its own energy security, especially after the Second Karabakh War. While it has lost the control of all hydroelectric power plants in Karabakh, the fact that the country tries to meet the majority of energy demand by the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant further increases the dangerous situation of the power plant as reported by various organizations. The failure of the Metsamor power plant will cause Armenia to experience a more severe energy shortage than the electricity crisis it experienced in 2015.
Another effect of the demands on Karabakh is the complete exclusion of Armenia from the energy corridor starting from the Caspian basin and as a result, it cannot benefit from regional development while its dependence on Iran and Russia increases.
Keywords: Karabakh, Energy Security, Caucasus, Caspian
Friedrich Naumann Foundation / Ankara Policy Center, 2018
Suriye İç Savaşı, savaşın başlangıcından itibaren 4.5 milyon insanın Suriye'den kaçmasına neden o... more Suriye İç Savaşı, savaşın başlangıcından itibaren 4.5 milyon insanın Suriye'den kaçmasına neden olmuştur. Yaklaşık 1.5 milyon sığınmacı ve mülteci Avrupa'ya geçmiş ve bu kitlesel göç nedeniyle Avrupa ülkelerinde ekonomik, sosyal ve siyasi çalkalanmalar ortaya çıkartmıştır. Bu krize Avrupa'ya göç etme isteğine sahip sıradan Suriyelilerin gözünden bakabilmek için proje dahilinde Türkiye'de 13 farklı şehirde, yaşları 17 ile 70 arasında değişen 100 röportaj yapılmıştır. Tüm röportajlar Arapça, İngilizce ve Türkçe dillerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Röportaj yapılan kişiler Suriye'deki farklı etnik ve sosyo-ekonomik gruplar arasından rastgele seçilmiştir. Röportajlar benzer kişilerin kişisel tecrübelerini daha detaylı bir biçimde anlayabilmek için yarı-yapılandırılmış olarak hazırlanmıştır.
Bu proje Suriyeli mültecilerin Avrupa'ya gitme güdülerindeki temel dinamikleri anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Bununla birlikte, yapılan derinlemesine görüşmeler, “Avrupa” algısını ve göçmenler tarafından kurulan ağların gücünü ve aynı zamanda Avrupa'ya giderken geçici güvenli liman olarak gördükleri Türkiye'deki yaşamları hakkında daha geniş bir bakış açısına sahip olmalarını anlamak için çok önemli bir birincil bilgi kaynağıdır.
Friedrich Naumann Foundation / Ankara Policy Center, 2018
The Syrian Civil War caused more than 4.5 million people to flee Syria since the beginning of the... more The Syrian Civil War caused more than 4.5 million people to flee Syria since the beginning of the conflict. Approximately more than 1.5 million migrants and refugees crossed into Europe, sparking a crisis as the European countries are struggling to cope with the economic, social and political outcomes of this mass migration. In order to look this crises from the eyes of ordinary Syrians who are willing to migrate to Europe, within this project 100 interviews were conducted in 13 different cities and towns in Turkey, with ages of the interviewees ranging between 17 and 70. All interviews were conducted orally in Arabic, Turkish and English. The interviewees were chosen randomly from different ethnic and socioeconomic groups of Syria. Interviews were semi-structured, since this methodology is used to understand the experiences of other similar people by learning about their personal experiences.
The project aims to understand the main dynamics amongst the Syrian refugees related with their motivations to migrate to Europe. Notwithstanding, the in-depth interviews conducted are very vital primary informational source to understand the perception of “Europe” and the power of networks established by the migrants, as well as to have a wider perspective about their lives in Turkey which they see as a temporary safe haven on their way to Europe.
Global warming presents both profound challenges and strategic opportunities for the Russian Fede... more Global warming presents both profound challenges and strategic opportunities for the Russian Federation, particularly in its vast Arctic and permafrost regions. This article explores the multifaceted impacts of permafrost thawing, examining its environmental, economic, and geopolitical dimensions. On the one hand, thawing permafrost accelerates greenhouse gas emissions, destabilizes infrastructure, and disrupts ecosystems and traditional livelihoods. On the other hand, it unlocks access to untapped natural resources, expands arable land, and facilitates the development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as a strategic alternative to traditional maritime routes. This analysis highlights how these dynamics are reshaping Russia’s Arctic strategy, influencing global energy markets, and contributing to a potential shift in agricultural and geopolitical landscapes. The article also evaluates the Russian government’s policies, juxtaposing short-term adaptive measures with long-term strategic ambitions, and discusses the broader implications for international relations and global climate governance.
While discussing foreign affairs and security issues of countries and formulating policies, benef... more While discussing foreign affairs and security issues of countries and formulating policies, benefiting from the views and experiences of professionals actively engaged in these fields can make significant contributions. This is especially true for a country like Türkiye, which is located in a highly dynamic and complex geography in terms of foreign affairs and security. What is the best foreign policy option for Türkiye in this dynamic and multivariate environment? Or what are the most important problems and security issues facing the country? This article aims to analyse the answers to these questions based on a survey of retired officers of the Turkish Armed Forces.
Muchos de los presos de origen centroasiático del grupo yihadista Estado Islámico (ISIS) que se e... more Muchos de los presos de origen centroasiático del grupo yihadista Estado Islámico (ISIS) que se encuentra recluidos en las cárceles sirias proceden de un remoto valle en el corazón de Asia. Se trata de una auténtica «anomalía cartográfica» que plantea numerosos desafíos además del islamismo radical.
After the dissolution of Soviet Union, Russian Federation faced with rising ethnic nationalism an... more After the dissolution of Soviet Union, Russian Federation faced with rising ethnic nationalism and demands of independence in the Caucasus, and two bloody wars in Chechnya took place as a result of these demands. Russia, which seemed to have established control in the region after the Second Chechen War briefly, diverted its political and military attention once again to the Caucasus as religious radicalism
spread to first Dagestan and then to Kabardino-Balkaria Republic. Though terrorist attacks are generally in low intensity, they are persistent and radical groups threaten the regional security and become globally known by occasional attacks. Volgograd attacks that took place just before the Sochi Olympics, which has a very important role for Russian Federation’s mid-long term policies in the region, once again showed how difficult it is for Russia to establish stability in the region.
The aim of the article is to evaluate Israel's security perceptions about the Arab Spring. The st... more The aim of the article is to evaluate Israel's security perceptions about the Arab Spring. The study argues that The Arab Spring is the reshuffling of the Middle East by realigned U.S.-Turkish common policies. For Israel the devil you know is more acceptable than the unknown future. Bearing in mind all the results of the surveys showing that Arabs can easily fall into radical Islam, Israel prefers not to enter such a dangerous and risky game for toppling down the old dictators and establishing new regimes. Israel could resist such a change and force U.S. to postpone or cancel their new policies if it were a decade ago, but today she is extremely isolated in international arena thanks to Bibi's government. On the other hand, Israel struggles to counter the Turkish offenses in diplomacy, has to avoid the-Iranian Trap‖ that is being set by Iran slowly and carefully for the past few years, and also domestically facing serious crises. All those dynamics are forcing Israel to remain silent unless it breaks the isolation that it fell, and watch carefully the games played by U.S., Turkey and Iran in the Middle East.
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as a "frozen conflict zone" for nearly 30 years not only affected the geopolitics of the Caucasus,
but also international energy policies. Especially in the field of energy, European countries and
Israel’s dependence on the resources of the Russian Federation are increasing day by day and
are in need of the supply of rich hydrocarbon resources of Caspian Basin. Although access to
Caspian basin resources is rapidly increasing with investments such as TANAP and TAP, the
main obstacle to larger investments in the region is concerns about ensuring the security of
energy infrastructures close to the conflict zone.
It is not a coincidence that the Armenian armed forces frequently attacked areas such as Gazah,
Tovuz and Kapanlı, through which pipelines passed, during armed conflicts of Second
Karabakh War and periodic tensions before this war. Along with the statements of the Armenian
authorities that they would not hesitate to use the Iskandar, Scud-B and Tochka systems about
the attacks on the energy lines, the scenarios for the attacks on the oil and gas infrastructure of
Azerbaijan were used in the military exercises in Karabakh in 2012. The declining oil and gas
demands during the COVID-19 period will increase again after the pandemic, and the
importance of a regular supply for both European countries and Israel is increasing even more
strongly due to the interruptions made by Russia to Ukraine and other European countries from
time to time.
On the other hand, political instability in energy producer and supplier countries and their
surroundings causes instability and sudden increases in oil and gas prices. For this reason, the
instability in Karabakh and the political chaos environment created by Armenia affects the
global energy markets negatively. Turkey’s statement in October 2007 on carrying the war
against terrorist organization PKK into Iraqi soil led to a leap in oil prices from 87.40 USD to
94.53 by the end of the month. Although Turkey is not an oil importer and Iraq supplied only 3
million barrels of a day within the 85 million barrels produces worldwide, a huge surge in the
energy market occurred. Since the fluctuations to be brought by Armenia's attack on Karabakh
are disturbing for Europe and Israel, its isolation in the international arena will further increase.
Armenia's demands on Karabakh not only harm the world energy market, but also its own
energy security, especially after the Second Karabakh War. While it has lost the control of all
hydroelectric power plants in Karabakh, the fact that the country tries to meet the majority of
energy demand by the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant further increases the dangerous situation
of the power plant as reported by various organizations. The failure of the Metsamor power
plant will cause Armenia to experience a more severe energy shortage than the electricity crisis
it experienced in 2015.
Another effect of the demands on Karabakh is the complete exclusion of Armenia from the
energy corridor starting from the Caspian basin and as a result, it cannot benefit from regional
development while its dependence on Iran and Russia increases.
Keywords: Karabakh, Energy Security, Caucasus, Caspian
Bu proje Suriyeli mültecilerin Avrupa'ya gitme güdülerindeki temel dinamikleri anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Bununla birlikte, yapılan derinlemesine görüşmeler, “Avrupa” algısını ve göçmenler tarafından kurulan ağların gücünü ve aynı zamanda Avrupa'ya giderken geçici güvenli liman olarak gördükleri Türkiye'deki yaşamları hakkında daha geniş bir bakış açısına sahip olmalarını anlamak için çok önemli bir birincil bilgi kaynağıdır.
The project aims to understand the main dynamics amongst the Syrian refugees related with their motivations to migrate to Europe. Notwithstanding, the in-depth interviews conducted are very vital primary informational source to understand the perception of “Europe” and the power of networks established by the migrants, as well as to have a wider perspective about their lives in Turkey which they see as a temporary safe haven on their way to Europe.
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spread to first Dagestan and then to Kabardino-Balkaria Republic. Though terrorist attacks are generally in low intensity, they are persistent and radical groups threaten the regional security and become globally known by occasional attacks. Volgograd attacks that took place just before the Sochi Olympics, which has a very important role for Russian Federation’s mid-long term policies in the region, once again showed how difficult it is for Russia to establish stability in the region.
as a "frozen conflict zone" for nearly 30 years not only affected the geopolitics of the Caucasus,
but also international energy policies. Especially in the field of energy, European countries and
Israel’s dependence on the resources of the Russian Federation are increasing day by day and
are in need of the supply of rich hydrocarbon resources of Caspian Basin. Although access to
Caspian basin resources is rapidly increasing with investments such as TANAP and TAP, the
main obstacle to larger investments in the region is concerns about ensuring the security of
energy infrastructures close to the conflict zone.
It is not a coincidence that the Armenian armed forces frequently attacked areas such as Gazah,
Tovuz and Kapanlı, through which pipelines passed, during armed conflicts of Second
Karabakh War and periodic tensions before this war. Along with the statements of the Armenian
authorities that they would not hesitate to use the Iskandar, Scud-B and Tochka systems about
the attacks on the energy lines, the scenarios for the attacks on the oil and gas infrastructure of
Azerbaijan were used in the military exercises in Karabakh in 2012. The declining oil and gas
demands during the COVID-19 period will increase again after the pandemic, and the
importance of a regular supply for both European countries and Israel is increasing even more
strongly due to the interruptions made by Russia to Ukraine and other European countries from
time to time.
On the other hand, political instability in energy producer and supplier countries and their
surroundings causes instability and sudden increases in oil and gas prices. For this reason, the
instability in Karabakh and the political chaos environment created by Armenia affects the
global energy markets negatively. Turkey’s statement in October 2007 on carrying the war
against terrorist organization PKK into Iraqi soil led to a leap in oil prices from 87.40 USD to
94.53 by the end of the month. Although Turkey is not an oil importer and Iraq supplied only 3
million barrels of a day within the 85 million barrels produces worldwide, a huge surge in the
energy market occurred. Since the fluctuations to be brought by Armenia's attack on Karabakh
are disturbing for Europe and Israel, its isolation in the international arena will further increase.
Armenia's demands on Karabakh not only harm the world energy market, but also its own
energy security, especially after the Second Karabakh War. While it has lost the control of all
hydroelectric power plants in Karabakh, the fact that the country tries to meet the majority of
energy demand by the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant further increases the dangerous situation
of the power plant as reported by various organizations. The failure of the Metsamor power
plant will cause Armenia to experience a more severe energy shortage than the electricity crisis
it experienced in 2015.
Another effect of the demands on Karabakh is the complete exclusion of Armenia from the
energy corridor starting from the Caspian basin and as a result, it cannot benefit from regional
development while its dependence on Iran and Russia increases.
Keywords: Karabakh, Energy Security, Caucasus, Caspian
Bu proje Suriyeli mültecilerin Avrupa'ya gitme güdülerindeki temel dinamikleri anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Bununla birlikte, yapılan derinlemesine görüşmeler, “Avrupa” algısını ve göçmenler tarafından kurulan ağların gücünü ve aynı zamanda Avrupa'ya giderken geçici güvenli liman olarak gördükleri Türkiye'deki yaşamları hakkında daha geniş bir bakış açısına sahip olmalarını anlamak için çok önemli bir birincil bilgi kaynağıdır.
The project aims to understand the main dynamics amongst the Syrian refugees related with their motivations to migrate to Europe. Notwithstanding, the in-depth interviews conducted are very vital primary informational source to understand the perception of “Europe” and the power of networks established by the migrants, as well as to have a wider perspective about their lives in Turkey which they see as a temporary safe haven on their way to Europe.
spread to first Dagestan and then to Kabardino-Balkaria Republic. Though terrorist attacks are generally in low intensity, they are persistent and radical groups threaten the regional security and become globally known by occasional attacks. Volgograd attacks that took place just before the Sochi Olympics, which has a very important role for Russian Federation’s mid-long term policies in the region, once again showed how difficult it is for Russia to establish stability in the region.