War Episodes

Bu bölümde, savaş–ateşkes–barış şeklinde bildiğimiz sıralamanın neden değiştiğini ele alıyoruz. Uluslararası ilişkilerde çatışma çözümüne yönelik yaklaşımların nasıl dönüştüğünü, ortaya çıkan bu yeni paradigmanın Türkiye’deki yeni çözüm sürecine nasıl yansıdığını ve Ermenistan’la normalleşme sürecini nasıl etkilediğini konuşuyoruz. Kısacası, barış ve çatışma çözümünü uluslararası ilişkilerin değişen dinamikleri üzerinden anlamaya çalışıyoruz. Bu bölümün konuğu, Türkiye ve Orta Doğu’da demokra...

In this episode of We Can Find a Way, we reflect on a historic turning point: the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in May 2025. The PKK’s decades-long armed struggle against Turkey claimed over 40,000 lives, leaving behind a scarred society now faced with the complex challenges of healing and rebuilding. To explore what a meaningful peace process might look like—especially when it comes to social cohesion, reintegration of former prisoners, and victims’ rights—I spoke with Ti...

In this episode, I sat down with Zaza Johnson Elsheikh, a seasoned interfaith mediator, to delve into the complexities of mediation in the context of the Sudanese conflict. Zaza shares her personal journey into interfaith mediation, sparked by an incident of bias and misunderstanding, and explores how her unique background equips her to address interfaith issues. The conversation shifts to the ongoing crisis in Sudan, highlighting the ethnic tensions, resource struggles, and the devastating impa...

In this episode, we delve into Turkey's unique approach to mediation in its foreign policy. Our discussion uncovers how historical traditions, regional ambitions, and contemporary challenges have shaped Turkey's role as a mediator. From its initial engagements in Iraq and Iran to its involvement in the Balkans, Central Asia, and Africa, Turkey's mediation efforts have evolved significantly. We explore the influence of the Ottoman Empire's negotiation practices, the impact of the 1990s geopolitical shifts, and Turkey's strategic positioning as an honest broker free from colonial baggage. The episode also highlights the personalistic turn in Turkey's mediation under the Justice and Development Party, examining both the successes and limitations of this approach. Join us as we discuss Turkey's mediation in Bosnia, Kosovo, Somalia, and Somaliland, and the broader implications for its foreign policy and international standing. This episode also offers a comprehensive understanding of…

In this episode, I present two guests whose count…

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My guest Marina Cantacuzino is the Founder of The…

Türkçe'deki konuşmayla ilgili deyim ve atasözleri…