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Rare earth elements have become indispensable inputs for critical sectors such as electric vehicles, semiconductors and defense technologies, positioning themselves at the center of global power competition. Control over the extraction, supply and processing of these strategic elements provides countries with both economic and geopolitical advantages. In this context, Çin has transformed into a global superpower in rare earth elements, thanks not only to its rich reserves but also to the policie

Traditional war doctrines are being fundamentally transformed by the rise of autonomous technologies. The 21st century battlefield is being redefined by artificial intelligence, data fusion, and network-centric capabilities. Unmanned systems are no longer merely remotely controlled vehicles; they are becoming operational actors that process battlefield data in real time and set the limits of operational speed. The “Unmanned” bulletin examines the latest developments in autonomous technologies, i

Pickaxe Mountain (Eng. Pickaxe Mountain; Persian: کوه کلنگ, Kûh-i Kolang, full name کلنگ گزلا / Kolang Gaz La; also referred to in Turkish media as "Kazma Dağı") is a fortified underground complex constructed deep within a mountain in Isfahan Province, Iran, near the town of Natanz.【1】 The facility is assessed to be linked to Iran’s nuclear program, and the Iranian government maintains in official statements that it serves solely as a centrifuge production and assembly site.【2】 International Ato

TikTok’s Oracle Partnership and the Battle for Algorithmic Sovereignty ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, took a decisive step to prevent the app’s complete removal from the United States market by finalizing a sale agreement with a consortium led by Oracle. The new structure will include Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, an artificial intelligence and investment firm based in Abu Dhabi. Operations within the United States will be consolidated under a new legal entity named TikTok USDS Joint Ventur

The World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Has Reopened Global energy demand has been rising at a pace far exceeding projections in recent years. Key drivers include massive data centers powering artificial intelligence systems and increased energy consumption due to the climate crisis. When combined with geopolitical uncertainties, fragile supply chains, and nations’ concerns over energy security, the world is once again grappling with the debate over nuclear energy. Today, approximately 440 react

On July 15–16, 2016, a coup attempt was carried out by a group of so-called military personnel affiliated with the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETO/PDY) under the name “Council for Peace at Home” within the Turkish Armed Forces. Planned under the orders of FETO’s leader Fetullah Gülen, this attempt involved plotting an assassination against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was elected by the people’s votes, bombing the Türkiye Grand National Assembly, closing the Bosphorus and Fatih

From Tax Exemption to War Economy Three Palestinian civil society organizations that supported the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into war crimes committed in Gaza have recently been added to the US sanctions list. While Palestinian organizations are being punished for appealing to international law, foundations in the US that fund genocide and sustain the occupation continue to operate freely. The “501(c)(3)” status plays a critical role here. Under US law, donations to orga