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Erkin Oncan

Erkin Öncan, Turkish journalist focusing on war zones and social movements around the world.
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March 18, 2025
Ukraine, peace, and minerals: What is known?

At the core of the “peace” that the U.S. is trying to broker in Ukraine lies its preparations for new arenas of geopolitical competition.

March 16, 2025
The 11th anniversary of Crimea’s returning to Russia: What happened in Crimea during the 25 years leading to the referendum?

Crimea’s 2014 referendum cannot be divorced from its historical context: decades of linguistic and political marginalization, NATO expansionism, and the Maidan coup’s aftermath.

February 28, 2025
The ‘Russian agents’ debate in Azerbaijan: Why are former ministers accused?

Accusations against high-ranking officials of being ‘Russian agents’ likely reflect internal political rivalries rather than a fundamental geopolitical shift.

February 16, 2025
Addio Russia, addio Lenin: cosa ha portato l’indipendenza energetica agli Stati baltici?

Mentre l’“indipendenza energetica” degli Stati baltici viene salutata come un trionfo geopolitico, rischia di trasformarsi in un crollo economico.

February 15, 2025
Russian attack or fear of Trump: What does Denmark’s intelligence report mean?

The argument that Russia would attack toward Europe if the war in Ukraine ends has been voiced for a long time. But why on earth should it do that?

February 13, 2025
Farewell Russia, farewell Lenin: What has “energy independence” brought to the Baltic states?

While the Baltic states’ “energy independence” is hailed as a geopolitical triumph, it risks turning into an economic burden.

January 16, 2025
One of the largest protests in Bucharest: What’s behind it?

In the absence of a genuine center-left, these discontented masses are turning to far-right figures and parties as a solution.

January 14, 2025
What will a “European Armenia” bring?

Developments in Armenia carry significant clues about the future of the broader region.

January 7, 2025
La NATO si espande in Europa: i timori dei Paesi “in prima linea” si avvereranno?

Il circolo vizioso delle difficoltà economiche, dei disordini sociali e della polarizzazione politica potrebbe diventare una minaccia che mina l’unità dell’Europa nel suo complesso.

December 31, 2024
NATO expands in Europe: Will the fears of “frontline” countries come true?

The vicious cycle of economic hardships, social unrest, and political polarization could become a threat that undermines Europe’s unity as a whole.

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