Are the Middle East’s crises rooted in ancient divisions, or in borders drawn by imperial powers? Muhammed Fatheen M.K. examines how Sykes-Picot shaped fragile states, sectarian politics, and enduring instability across the region.

Did Armenia’s 2026 election settle the country’s future, or deepen the debate over its direction? Intigam Mamedov explores the clash between European integration, Russian influence, regional peace, and a polarized domestic landscape.

What turns presence into power—and power into recognition? İbrahim Efe analyzes Türkiye’s growing footprint in Africa and the structural gap between its material capabilities and its status in African and international perceptions.

Is Türkiye still a bridge between East and West, or is it becoming a hub that shapes Eurasian connectivity? @cagrierhan examines the Middle Corridor, Development Road, and Ankara’s pursuit of strategic autonomy through infrastructure and regional networks.

When routes break, power shifts. Türkiye is moving from bridge to hub as competing corridors reshape trade, connectivity, and geopolitical influence. Explore corridors, resilience, and strategic power in Insight Turkey, Summer 2026, Vol. 28 No. 3.

We are excited to announce that the newest issue of @InsightTurkey is out now! 📢 ​Focusing on Türkiye’s strategic connectivity and route politics, this edition bridges deep academic framework with real-time geopolitical analysis. 🌍

To what extent are transactional leadership styles and internal divisions redefining trans-Atlantic commitments? Valeria Giannotta analyzes the structural challenges confronting the alliance as the international system undergoes far-reaching change.

How should NATO adapt to a security environment increasingly shaped by threats below the threshold of conventional war? @ColibasanuAnto argues that managing the gray zones across its borderlands will be a critical challenge in 2026.

What lies beyond the threat of conventional aggression for NATO in 2026? @ColibasanuAnto explores why the alliance must confront the increasingly complex gray zones defining its borderlands.

What happens to trans-Atlantic ties when transactional leadership meets growing internal fractures? Valeria Giannotta ( @valegiannotta ) explores the pressures reshaping the alliance at a time of profound global transformation.