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Turkey’s Erdogan Embattled on Economic and Political Fronts

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is pressed by a collapsing national currency, falling domestic popularity, and regional competition. Erdogan’s fiscal policies have arguably worsened the domestic economic situation Opponents of Erdogan might defeat him in the next election, particularly if Turkey’s economic problems continue to linger and potentially worsen. Turkey’s …

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Traditional Espionage Challenged by Ubiquity of Emerging Technologies

The need for human intelligence (HUMINT) never wanes, but the risks are evolving as new surveillance technologies proliferate. HUMINT in the age of ubiquitous cameras and biometrics is a challenge for all intelligence agencies, operatives, and sources. From alias travel through airports with biometrics to constant tracking by phone, there …

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Report: US Sent 30 Anti-Tank Missile Systems To Ukraine In October

The United States reportedly sent 30 Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems to Ukraine in October as part of its annual military aid to help the country deter Russian aggression. The shipment of the man-portable systems also included 180 Javelin rockets, Russia’s state news agency TASS reported, citing answers it received …

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The Future Of The EU: One-Block Or Two-Block EU

The movement toward unification of Europe was undoubtedly a major event in the world history of twenty century, appealing to a free and united Europe through a link between States renouncing to their absolute sovereignty. After the Treaty of Rome (1957), when the common market was achieved, single market and …

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