
In chess, one of the oldest known strategy games, the opening moves played by White are called openings, while the initial moves played by Black are referred to as defenses. The Caro-Kann Defense is one of the variations of Black’s defensive responses in chess. History The Caro-Kann Defense derives its name from the English chess player Horatio Caro (1862–1920) and the Australian chess player Marcus Kann (1820–1886). This defense has been employed by leading figures in the chess world, including
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Tunç Üğdül’s book Diplomasi Cephesi is known as a work that offers an insider’s perspective on the world of diplomacy and examines in detail the complex processes of international relations. Author draws on his own experiences to convey to readers the concept of diplomacy, the evolving dynamics of international relations, and Türkiye’s position within this field. He has documented his and his spouse’s diplomatic journey—from the early years of their careers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to
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Ahsen Karakaş

Due to the fact that the concept of conflict denotes a social phenomenon, it has multiple definitions linked to individual perspectives. Some generally accepted definitions in this regard are listed below. A disagreement or friction arising from differences in thoughts, ideas, and actions among individuals (Marquis and Huston, 2000), A social phenomenon resulting from differences in interests, goals, preferences, value judgments, and perceptions among individuals or groups, leading to negative b
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Mahmut Ömer Tepecik

The Fourth Justice Reform Strategy Document, issued by the Republic of Türkiye on 23 January 2025, is a comprehensive plan designed to make the judicial system more efficient, transparent and accessible. Covering the period 2025–2029, the document has been developed within a framework grounded in the supremacy of law. Described as Türkiye’s first justice reform strategy document of the Century, it aims to introduce structural improvements and innovations in the administration of justice. Announc
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Edanur Karakoç

Business development is defined as a multidimensional management field designed to guide institutional processes toward long-term value creation. This field extends beyond merely expanding sales or marketing functions; it also encompasses establishing strategic partnerships, structuring new opportunities, and developing innovative business models. Business development activities encompass not only the capacity to mobilize an institution’s internal competencies but also its ability to generate st
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STFrom the perspective of Historical, the essence of strategy’s thought has always been the concept of war, and thus throughout history, foundational works have been written that describe various wars and examine how wars should be conducted. When examining the historical background of the forms, methods, and characteristics of strategy, it becomes evident that it originated to some extent in mythologies. In Scandinavian mythology, the prominent figure Odin embodies strategy through deception a
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Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck (1 April 1815 – 30 July 1898) was a Prussian statesman who served as Prime Minister of Prussia and the first Chancellor of the German Empire. Bismarck, who engineered German unification under Prussian leadership, played a pivotal role in 19th century European history through his domestic and foreign policies between 1862 and 1890. Early Life Family and Childhood Otto von Bismarck was born on 1 April 1815 in Schönhausen, in the Prussian Kingdom’s Brandenburg provi
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Ahmet Taha Doğan

The Israel-Iran conflict, ignited in the shadow of the genocide in Gaza, and the rising tensions between the new Syrian government in the Suwayda region and Israel-backed Druze groups are deeply unsettling not only the involved parties but the entire region. Israel is employing asymmetric warfare methods to expand its influence and systematically instrumentalizing social fault lines in Iran and Syria. This strategy incorporates elements of “hybrid warfare,” including intelligence operations, psy
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Pituffik Space Base, United States Department of Defense-operated military facility located in the northwest of Greenland. The base was established in 1951 under a defense agreement signed between Denmark and the United States. Operated by the 821st Space Base Group, it is the United States’ northernmost military installation. Approximately 650 personnel are stationed at the base, around 200 of whom are members of the United States Air Force and Space Force.US Army Corps of Engineers, ''People:
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STHistorical perspective reveals that the very essence of the concept of strategy has always been the notion of war, and thus throughout history, foundational works on strategy have generally consisted of texts describing various wars and examining how they should be conducted. When examining the historical background of the formation, methods, and characteristics of strategy, it becomes evident that it originated largely from mythologies. In Scandinavian mythology, the prominent figure Odin embod
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