Insight Turkey

Is Türkiye merely a bridge between East and West, or an emerging strategic hub? Çağrı Erhan ( @cagrierhan ) examines how transport corridors, infrastructure, and regional partnerships could turn geography into lasting influence.

Is Türkiye’s Sahel engagement reshaping more than trade and security? Zainul Abideen Jibril explores how infrastructure, aid, aviation, and defense create new “corridors of influence” and asks whether connectivity can empower states without creating new dependencies.

Can insurance become a strategic tool for regional connectivity? Abdulkadir Nacar examines a Türkiye-Iraq model combining transportation insurance, security services, and risk management to strengthen the FAW-Kapıkule trade corridor.

What happens when a major trade corridor bypasses Türkiye? @OktayDegirmen13 and Abdulsait Aykut explore how Ankara is repositioning the Development Road alongside other connectivity routes to preserve its strategic relevance.

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. 🌍