Strait Talk

Did the collapse of the Ottoman Empire destabilise the Middle East?

One of the most drastic outcomes of the war was the complete collapse of the Ottoman Empire. It once spanned three continents and was one of the biggest dynasties in modern history. But by the 19th century, Europeans had colonized most of the Empire. World War One was a chance for them to get some back. But they lost, and with it the Empire began to crumble. One hundred years on, is the Middle East still seeing the impacts of that collapse? Guests Sean McMeekin WWI historian and author of ‘The Ottoman Endgame’ Mahmoud Haddad History professor at the University of Balamand Mesut Uyar Turkish military historian

How did the end of World War One pave the way for the rise of fascism?

How did the end of World War One pave the way for the rise of fascism?

Could World War One have been avoided?

Could World War One have been avoided?

Was World War One responsible for the rise of fascism?

Was World War One responsible for the rise of fascism?

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

China’s Xi Tells Putin ‘They Are Driving Changes Not Seen in a 100 Years.’ What Did He Mean?

China’s Xi Tells Putin ‘They Are Driving Changes Not Seen in a 100 Years.’ What Did He Mean?

EU Donors' Conference Raises $7.5B For Türkiye and Syria

EU Donors' Conference Raises $7.5B For Türkiye and Syria

Ukraine Grain Deal Extended As Tensions Rise In Black Sea

Ukraine Grain Deal Extended As Tensions Rise In Black Sea

Turkish FM Visits Egypt For the First Time In a Decade

Turkish FM Visits Egypt For the First Time In a Decade

Turkish Parliament To Vote On Ratifying Finland's NATO Membership

Turkish Parliament To Vote On Ratifying Finland's NATO Membership

Turkic States Gather in Ankara To Plan For Future Disasters

Turkic States Gather in Ankara To Plan For Future Disasters

Türkiye Moves to Become Eurasia's Supply, Transport and Energy Hub

Türkiye Moves to Become Eurasia's Supply, Transport and Energy Hub

Türkiye Moves to Become Eurasia's Supply, Transport and Energy Hub

Türkiye Moves to Become Eurasia's Supply, Transport and Energy Hub

Is China Sidelining the US to Become the New Power Broker in the Middle East?

Is China Sidelining the US to Become the New Power Broker in the Middle East?

Strait Talk Visits the Port of Mersin, a Diplomatic and Quake Relief Hub

Strait Talk Visits the Port of Mersin, a Diplomatic and Quake Relief Hub

Strait Talk Goes to the Epicentre of Türkiye’s Feb 6 Earthquakes

Strait Talk Goes to the Epicentre of Türkiye’s Feb 6 Earthquakes

Should the West Be Worried About South Africa's Naval Drill With Russia and China?

Should the West Be Worried About South Africa's Naval Drill With Russia and China?

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