Turkey’s New Missiles of October: Defense Modernization or Political Statement? 12 mars 2015
Posted by Acturca in Economy / Economie, Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Ahmet K. Han, Can Kasapoglu, China, défense, NATO, policy brief, The German Marshall Fund of the United States
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Policy Brief (German Marshall Fund of the United States) March 12, 2015
Ahmet K. Han & Can Kasapoğlu *
Ankara is giving mixed signals regarding the award of an upcoming missile defense system. Will it be awarded to a defense contractor in a NATO ally country, as has traditionally been the case, or will it be awarded to a Chinese company? (suite…)
Syriza-ANEL coalition’s challenging defense agenda 17 février 2015
Posted by Acturca in Economy / Economie, South East Europe / Europe du Sud-Est, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: ANEL, Can Kasapoglu, defence, Greece, military spending, Syriza
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Jerusalem Post (Israel) Tuesday, February 17, 2015, p. 16
By Can Kasapoglu *
Syriza’s decision to form a coalition with the nationalist ANEL party could be the most important anchor of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to ensure domestic power consolidation and viable civil-military relations in Athens. (suite…)
Turkish message 11 novembre 2014
Posted by Acturca in Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Can Kasapoglu, foreign policy, Syria
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Jerusalem Post (Israel) Tuesday, November 11, 2014, p. 1 & 16 Türkçe
By Can Kasapoğlu
Three views of Turkey’s role in the Middle East. (suite…)
Defending the Tomb of Suleyman Shah: Turkey’s Options and Challenges 1 octobre 2014
Posted by Acturca in Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Can Kasapoglu, EDAM, F. Doruk Ergun, ISIL, Syria, The Centre for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies (EDAM), Tomb of Suleyman Shah
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EDAM Discussion Paper Series, 2014/8, 1 October 2014, 18 p.
Can Kasapoglu & F. Doruk Ergun *
As Turkey has hardened its rhetoric towards Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) following the release of the hostages, a new crisis seems to be in the offing with the increased activity around the Tomb of Suleyman Shah, Turkey’s exclave near Aleppo. (suite…)
The Military Strategic Rationale of Turkey’s T-Loramids Project and the Eurosam Offer 13 août 2014
Posted by Acturca in Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Can Kasapoglu, defence, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, Syria, weapons of mass destruction
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Recherches & Documents (Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique) n° 01/2014
Can Kasapoglu *
Throughout Turkish military history, the nation’s strategic depth has been evaluated as a key asset of defense. Within this military thought, conventional capabilities have always been seen as crucial in creating a tangible difference between the geopolitical norms of “front” and “behind the frontlines”. (suite…)
The Crimean Standoff: Implications for Turkey 10 mars 2014
Posted by Acturca in Russia / Russie, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Can Kasapoglu, Center for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies, Crimea, Crimean Tatars, F. Doruk Ergun
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EDAM Discussion Paper Series, 2014/2, 10 March 2014, 9 p
Can Kasapoglu & F. Doruk Ergun *
The standoff between Russia and Ukraine over Crimea presents numerous challenges for Turkey. As the only state to control the gateway into the Black Sea, the Dardanelles and Bosphorus, Ankara’s stance may have a significant impact on how the crisis and a potential military conflict plays out in the region. (suite…)
Turkey Goes Chinese for Missile Defense 8 octobre 2013
Posted by Acturca in Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Aaron Stein, Can Kasapoglu, EDAM, Sinan Ülgen
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EDAM Discussion Paper Series, 2013/12, 7 October 2013, 13 p.
Aaron Stein, Can Kasapoglu, Sinan Ulgen
Turkey has announced plans to coproduce a long-range air and missile defense system with China’s Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation. Ankara’s decision which came at the expense of US or French-Italian offers, surprised Turkey’s NATO Allies and quickly led to criticism. (suite…)
The Syrian Civil War: A Military Strategic Assessment 2 mai 2013
Posted by Acturca in Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Can Kasapoglu, EDAM, F. Doruk Ergun, Middle East, Syria
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EDAM Discussion Paper Series, 2013/5, 2 May 2013, 22 p.
Can Kasapoğlu & F. Doruk Ergun *
This study was designed as an “introduction to the Syrian battleground”. The paper is planned to answer two main questions as follows: (1) What are the ongoing conflict’s major determinants; (2) and how can they shape possible trajectory and final outcome of this armed struggle that has been taking place right at Turkey’s doorstep. (suite…)
Understanding Turkish-Israeli Rapproachement: Why Now, What Next? 16 avril 2013
Posted by Acturca in Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie, USA / Etats-Unis.Tags: Can Kasapoglu, EDAM, Israël, Middle East, NATO, Syria, USA
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EDAM Discussion Paper, 04/2013, 15 April 2013, 15 p.
Can Kasapoglu *
President Obama’s recent visit to Israel was expected to be a very high profile one, but with modest actual outcomes. Many experts shared the view that Obama’s presence in White House has been a positive factor that may foster a rapprochement between Turkey and Israel (suite…)
Turkey and Israel: A ‘what next?’ mindset 3 avril 2013
Posted by Acturca in Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Can Kasapoglu, Islam, Turkey
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The Jerusalem Post (Israel) April 3, 2013, p. 13
By Can Kasapoglu *
A Turkish academic asks what the two countries should do next Following the early signs of rapprochement between Turkey and Israel, analysts on both sides focused on why and how this was happening. (suite…)
The Turkish-Israeli Relations in 2013: Modest Expectations 23 janvier 2013
Posted by Acturca in Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: bilateral relations, Can Kasapoglu, Iran, Israël, Middle East, Middle Eastern Analysis, ORSAM, Syria, Turkey
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Middle Eastern Analysis (ORSAM) Vol. 5, No 49, January 2013, pages 10-20
Dr. Can Kasapoğlu *
The Turkish – Israeli relations have never been perfectly stable throughout the history, and fluctuation between certain extremes has always been a characteristic factor. However, the flotilla incident caused an anomaly by inflicting deaths of Turkish citizens (suite…)
Turkey’s new ‘Strategic Depth’ 5 septembre 2012
Posted by Acturca in Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Can Kasapoglu
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Jerusalem Post (Israel) September 5, 2012, p. 15 Türkçe
By Can Kasapoglu *
There are some books which inspired the masses, or influenced small but powerful elites, and changed the world by causing shifts in mindsets and paradigms. For instance, even the modern military doctrines of the 2000s still refer to Vom Kriege (On War) by Clausewitz, and use the unique terminology of the book, such as “fog of war.” (suite…)
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