Mursel Dogrul

Mursel Dogrul is an associate professor at the Joint War College of the Turkish National Defence University, specialising in international relations, security studies, and Asia-Pacific affairs.

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Türkiye's growing footprint and rising strategic clarity in the Indo-Pacific

From the Eastern Mediterranean to the heart of maritime Southeast Asia, Türkiye is now a vital player across diplomatic, economic and defence sectors.

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Türkiye's growing footprint and rising strategic clarity in the Indo-Pacific

Why ties with Türkiye matter in the evolution of PM Sanae Takaichi’s ‘new’ Japan

The Asian nation’s first female premier’s tenure provides an opportunity for Türkiye and Japan to revive a partnership that never fully materialised during the Abe era.

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Why ties with Türkiye matter in the evolution of PM Sanae Takaichi’s ‘new’ Japan

China’s global governance initiative aligns with Türkiye’s vision for a new world order

As the US under Trump withdraws from its global commitments, Beijing steps in to fill the vacuum in a reorganised and multipolar world.

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China’s global governance initiative aligns with Türkiye’s vision for a new world order

When allies cheat: Rethinking trust in Asia-Pacific after Israel's Qatar attack

The region is witnessing a recalibration of alliances as nations look to avoid getting caught on the wrong foot because of overdependence on one partner.

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When allies cheat: Rethinking trust in Asia-Pacific after Israel's Qatar attack