
The Stag Hunt Model is a metaphor used in international relations to understand the security dilemma and cooperation problems. The story describes a primitive group of hunters living on an isolated island. These hunters believe that if they successfully hunt a stag, they will have enough food to feed everyone, and they decide to cooperate to achieve this. Hunting the stag requires everyone to give their full effort and act collectively.Illustration of Stage/Hare Analogy (Source: Artificial Intel
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Kerem Akıl
SyThe Syria and Neighboring Countries Meeting, held on 9 March 2025 in the capital of Türkiye, Ankara, was a diplomatic summit attended by Türkiye, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria. The meeting was attended by foreign and defense ministers, chiefs of general staff and intelligence agency heads from these countries.Regional security, counter-terrorism, border security, combating organized crime, Syria’s stability and reconstruction, the return of Syrian refugees, economic cooperation and Israel’s at
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Edanur Karakoç

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s visit to Türkiye is a series of high-level official talks held in Ankara on 7 August 2025, aimed at enhancing diplomatic, economic, military, cultural and parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, four agreements were signed between Türkiye and Senegal.Diplomatic Context and Background of the VisitDiplomatic relations between Türkiye and Senegal have developed since both countries gained independence and have been strengthene
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Edanur Karakoç

“One hand has nothing, two hands make a sound” is a proverb that conveys how people can accomplish tasks they cannot manage alone or would find difficult by working together, making them easier and faster. It emphasizes the power of mutual aid, solidarity, and collective action.What Does This Proverb Mean?The proverb “One hand has nothing, two hands make a sound” illustrates that tasks beyond an individual’s capacity can be accomplished more easily through cooperation. It highlights the strength
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Zahra Çelebioğlu

The term "social capital" originates from the Latin words "capitalis" (head, principal) and "socialis" (related to society). It was first used indirectly in the works of 19th-century thinkers such as sociologists Alexis de Tocqueville and John Dewey, who emphasized the power of social ties and shared values. However, the concept of social capital gained significant prominence in academic literature through the works of contemporary sociologists such as Pierre Bourdieu, James Coleman, and Robert
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Ahsen Buyurkan

Have you ever had a task you couldn’t possibly accomplish alone? For example, you cannot build a castle using just one Lego brick, can you? This proverb conveys something similar. Just as we need the wind for threshing and friends for a wedding, some tasks require the assistance of other things or people to be completed.Where Does It Come From?This proverb originates from the traditional village life of the past. Threshing is the process of separating grain from the stalks and husks. During thre
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Nida Üstün

The Prisoner’s Dilemma is a model in game theory that demonstrates how individuals attempting to maximize their rational self-interest can end up with worse outcomes if they fail to cooperate. Game theory aims to model the behavior of actors such as individuals, groups, and states. It helps us understand how the decisions of different actors interact with one another.The Prisoner’s Dilemma is a significant example of this type of modeling and is frequently used in international relations. The fu
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Kerem Akıl