Ukrainian Students’ Education During the Blackout: How Difficult It Is for Us, But We Are Getting Stronger-Maria Yurtaieva
Every time a blackout occurs, we seem to find ourselves in a different reality—quiet, cold, and unfriendly. And it is in this darkness that we, Ukrainian students, have to continue our studies. Despite the lights out, weak internet, and broken relationships, we prove to ourselves and others every day: even in the most difficult conditions,…
Russia’s Abduction of Ukrainian Children: A Systemic Practice Against International Law- Kristina Chorba
In the modern war in Ukraine, which Russia began in 2014, one of the most horrific aspects is the forced removal, deportation, and “re-education” of Ukrainian children. This is not just a humanitarian tragedy but a war crime. According to the Ukrainska Pravda media outlet, during 2025, Russia forcibly transported almost 11,000 Ukrainian children to…
Mothers Who Are Always Waiting for Their Children Who Are Politically Prisoned in Russian-Occupied Crimea – Nurten Camcı Bay
In Crimea, invaded by Russia in February 2014, journalists, Crimean Tatar activists and clergymen were detained, arrested and sentenced to lengthy prison terms after their homes were raided on fabricated charges. These siblings are subsequently transferred from Crimea to remote prisons in Russia, far off from their residences. The Crimean Tatar Resource Center stated on…
The Different Shades of Ukraine-Lilya Tanatar
Ukraine, with its east and west, and even Crimea included, is a very colorful and diverse country. Unfortunately, I discovered the mainland part of Ukraine not as a traveler or tourist, but as someone who rejected the Russian occupation of my homeland, Crimea, and embraced the mainland part of Ukraine. I’ve been to the eastern…
“This unfortunate green island will bloom under its rightful owners”
Bülent Tanatar, who penned “An Early Example of Resistance in Crimea Against Upcoming Collectivization: ‘Alakat Rebellion’ ” (2019), “File: Reactions from Around the World to the Occupation of Crimea” (2014), and “The General Scenery in Crimea on the Turn of the Third Anniversary of the Occupation and the Tasks Awaiting Us” (2016), provided insight about…
Language Is Our Identity-Sofiya Petrenko
The war drove us out of our homes, broke our lives, and took away our sense of the future. We lost not only our homes but also a part of ourselves. Yes, in Germany we received support and assistance, but at the same time we feel humiliated. Personally, I have a constant feeling that we…
Education in Ukraine During the War- Mariia Kazymirska
The war in Ukraine has changed our lives in every way, especially in education.Since the full-scale invasion, most schools and universities have switched to online learning. Lessons now often take place through video calls, where we study from our homes or shelters. One of the hardest parts of studying during the war is dealing with…
Massive Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured-Mazchenko Hennadii
In the early hours of April 24, 2025, Russia launched another large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting multiple regions including the capital, Kyiv. The assault resulted in at least eight fatalities and over 70 injuries in Kyiv alone, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the city in recent months. Picture: The map of…
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Language Learning- Ryhun Daryna
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning provides a wide range of advantages, revolutionizing the way individuals acquire new languages. AI enables the development of personalized learning paths tailored to the specific needs of each learner. For instance, AI-powered language learning platforms can adjust the difficulty level of lessons based on the learner’s…
Russian War: Environmental Consequences for Ukraine – Chorba Cristina
Since the beginning of the war on the territory of Ukraine, the Russian army has repeatedly proved its baseness and immorality in various acts. Killing civilians, hitting kindergartens, raping women, and looting houses have become common methods of waging war for Russian soldiers. Unfortunately, due to active hostilities, deterioration occurred in the environmental sphere as…
The Finlandization Model for Ukraine: A False and Counter-productive Analogy – Özgür Karahan
The third year of Russia’s war against Ukraine almost comes to an end. This war is not just a regional conflict, but also an event with significant consequences for the European security architecture and international relations. Crimea and the eastern Ukrainian territories are still under occupation. While the bloody war continues, the search for peace…
The Psychological State of Ukrainians During the War –Angelina Korchemna
War is the worst thing that can happen in the civilized world. War is fear, pain, and despair. For more than two years, Ukrainians have been living with a constant feeling of fear. It’s amplified by the sounds of air raids, explosions, shelling, and artillery salvos. This activates the response to survival in the difficult…
“Ukraine is Under Constant Threat: How War Affects People’s Lives” S. Anastasia
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been going on for over two years, mercilessly testing the strength of Ukrainians. Constant shelling, including nighttime attacks by Shahed drones, has become a terrible challenge for every citizen. How can you live, work, and study when a threat is constantly hanging over your head? Two years of war…
Israel’s Intelligence Community is unable to produce strategic intelligence because it seeks action and to please its political customers- Dr. H. M. Önder
Although there are many books on the operational activities of the Israeli intelligence community, there is a dearth of studies on its analytical culture and its relations with Israeli governments, both in domestic and foreign sources. The question of how the Israeli intelligence community provides support to Israeli governments is important in this context. The…
About Emotional Burnout in Times of War and Fatigue—Sapel Anastasiia
Emotional burnout and fatigue are a constant companion of Ukrainians during the war. People face a stream of disturbing news, losses, and fear for their own lives and those of their loved ones. It is important to realize that emotional burnout is not a weakness but a natural reaction to extreme circumstances. It is a…
Education in Ukraine During the War: Challenges and Indomitable Spirit-Secretova Anastasia
The war made significant changes in all spheres of Ukrainian life, and education was no exception. Despite the shelling and other challenges, teachers and students of education show incredible resilience and desire for knowledge. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the educational process in Ukraine has undergone radical changes. Many schools were damaged or…
The Ukraine-Russia War: It is Personal For Everyone—Prof. Dr. S. Özçelik
I attended the workshop titled “Witnessing the Ukrainian War” held in Wroclaw, Poland, between August 27 and 30. This workshop was led by the University of Alberta in Canada, where the Ukrainian diaspora is active in every field. Also, many other institutions have been supporting this workshop since 2022, the beginning of the war. The…
Fake News, Media Literacy, and Media Safety- Valeria Derkach
A fake in the 21st century is a phenomenon that in the short term can lead to negative consequences: the emergence of foci of social tension and destabilization of the socio-political situation both in a separate region and in the state as a whole. Long-term use of methods of disseminating false information can lead to…
Peace Engineering and Peace Lab: Peace, Truth, and Reconciliation After the Ukraine-Russia War- Prof. Dr. S. Özçelik
Peace Engineering (PENG) is a new paradigm shift in peace studies that combines science, technology, and systemic thinking to support and promote conflict resolution and reconciliation. PENG includes using STEAM principles, cultural sensitivity, sustainable development, and innovative practices to achieve peace. The STEAM approach integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths to solve real-world and…
Education of Students in Ukraine During the War Period-Horbenko Alina
One of the most important components of society is education, which is of great importance for every state and shapes the country’s future. Ukraine, being in a difficult war situation, is facing challenges in terms of its students’ education. This process is important not only from an economic and social point of view, but also…
Embroidery Day- Hluhovtsova Alina
Every third Thursday of May is Embroidery Day, a special holiday for Ukrainians Embroidery is a talisman, a symbol, a desire for freedom and love for the Motherland. An embroidered shirt is a national garment that is in every Ukrainian’s closet, but you don’t need a special occasion to wear it. To kindergarten or school,…
A Very Brief History of Crimean Tatars under Russian and Soviet Rule from 1783-1991 – J. Otto Pohl
The Crimean Tatars came under direct Russian rule in 1783 and later formed an autonomous region in the USSR from 1921 to 1945 when it was downgraded to a normal oblast within the RSFSR following the 18-20 May 1944 deportation of the Crimean Tatars to Uzbekistan and the Urals. The Crimean Tatars were not allowed…
Anti-Colonial War: Why Ukraine Fights for Survival- Yevheniia Henova
Back in May, over a decade ago, I encountered a family of Russians and a Belarusian at a scientific conference in Kyiv. All of us shared a background in philology and had come to the Ukrainian capital to exchange scholarly insights and experiences, to listen to colleagues’ presentations, and to delve into the world of…
Was the October 7 attack caused by a deep crack between the Israeli intelligence community and the Netanyahu government? Dr. Hasan Mesut Önder
When dealing with a surprise attack with national and international implications, a process analysis of how the event unfolded is necessary. Prior to October 7, Israeli society met the Netanyahu government’s steps towards judicial reform with serious resistance. During the demonstrations that lasted for weeks, it was reflected in the Israeli media that all layers…
Oda TV’s Slanders on Crimean Tatars: The Second TASS Communiqué? – Emel Crimea Foundation-Emel Journal
On April 27, 2024, an internet news site called odatv.com published a news (or rather, more precisely, a comment in a news appearance) titled “Cold War propaganda from the Karar newspaper: Red Army concert was cancelled… What does it have to do with the Circassian Exile” with an inscription “source: news center”. Let’s point out…
Deportation (From the Memories of My Mother, Edaye Y.)- Lilya Tanatar
May 18, 1944, was definitely a black day for all Crimean Tatar people. No matter what geography they live in, when May 18 is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind for members of our people is that terrible night of the deportation. It is not possible to forget, nor to forgive! This year,…
Eco-crimes of the Russian Federation: or the Consequences of the Explosion of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Station- Dr. Anzhelika Dosenko
The war in Ukraine has terrible consequences not only for Europe but also for the world. Every day, hundreds of chemicals are released into the atmosphere, which destroy nature and poison fresh water supplies when they get into the soil. Recently, Vladimir Putin began to threaten with nuclear weapons. I don’t think it’s worth detailing…
Cultivated North Korea-Bülent Tanatar
Today, all eyes are on what the future awaits Ukraine, which is under Russia’s relentless attack. Of course, it is obvious that a bright future does not await her unless she can get rid of the Russian scourge that haunts her entire existence. But what kind of fate do you think awaits a Russia that…
Scream for Cancellation of the May Concerts of the Red Army Choir-Bülent Tanatar
We seem to have forgotten that modern Turkey is a land of immigrants and refugees. The ancestors of most of us were expelled from Crimea, the Balkans, and the Caucasus, where they lived, as a result of Russian expansion, and settled in Turkey, where they started a new life. Then, before they could catch their…
The New Law on Mobilization Is the Way to Victory or the Genocide of the People—Secretova Anastasia
We have all heard about the sensational new mobilization law in Ukraine. For those who haven’t seen it yet, I’ll tell you briefly: On April 16, 2024, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, signed Law No. 3633, “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Certain Issues of Military Service, Mobilization, and Military Registration,”…
“Either you shoot him, or he shoots you”- Elizaveta Khalupenko
This is an article about the sketches of a soldier about how cities in the Donetsk region defended themselves: Zaitseve and Horlivka. Dolar, also known as Bucks, formerly a simple soldier and now a senior sergeant, told the story about loyal comrades Lyokha, Til, and Kolya, as well as the attack on Horlivka, where the…
Russian Persecution in Crimea and Letter-Card Campaign-Bülent Tanatar
The policy implemented by Putin’s Russia towards the Crimean Tatars in Crimea has two pillars. The first is to eliminate the threat posed by the Crimean Tatar nationalist and secular segments represented by the Crimean Tatar National Assembly. As it is known, thousands of Crimean Tatars gathered in front of the Crimean Upper Rada at…
The 31 March 2024 Local Elections and What the Election Made Us Think About Turkish Politics—Prof. Dr. R. Ö. Dönmez
The local elections held on March 31, 2024, had significant implications for the political landscape of Turkey. The significant triumph of the primary opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), in crucial provinces of Turkey has raised noteworthy inquiries that warrant attention from astute political science observers. This brief article will discuss my reflections on…
The Man Smoking Cigar Behind Putin: Nicolai Patrushev—Dr. Hasan Mesut Önder
On March 22nd, there were two main public assessments regarding who planned the terrorist attack in Moscow and its intended target. From a Western perspective, security analysts argue that this attack will lead Putin to take tougher steps against Ukraine and that it was a Kremlin conspiracy. The Russian side, on the other hand, argues…
For Ukraine to Win, We Need to Go Beyond Wishes—Bülent Tanatar
By 2024, we have entered a though and challenging turning point in Ukraine’s two-year resistance to Russia’s bloodthirsty occupation. In the first phase of the war to completely occupy Ukraine, which the Russian oligarchy, under the control of the security bureaucracy, namely siloviki under V. Putin’s management, started by taking advantage of the disorganization of…
Defending Ukraine: Five Ukrainian Women’s Short and True Stories—Yevheniia Henova
*** “I don’t eat bread. Not at all. I can eat some flatbread, for example, but bread is not for me yet,” says the woman sitting across the table, who delicately breaks off a piece of the hot flatbread that the café waitress has brought her. We’re discussing the war, her losses, and her feat.…
The War in Ukraine: Why It’s Getting Harder Every Day—Secretova Anastasia
The war in Ukraine has been going on for 10 years, from the beginning of the annexation of Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk in 2014 to the full-scale invasion in 2022. This time is very difficult for Ukrainians. The most important weapon we have is people, both military and civilian. The Russian information war is very…
Elections Without a Choice, Or Putin Is President of Russia Again – Polana Rachkivka
In my opinion, the 2024 presidential election in Russia is an extremely important issue for the entire Ukrainian society. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the two countries lost all relations with each other. The brutal war, numerous war crimes, and large-scale destruction caused by Russia have left a great mark…
Russian Shameful Sham Presidential Election and Aftermath –Bülent Tanatar
The last presidential election held in Russia and the Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, which Russia unilaterally declared annexed, was the most sham and illegitimate election held in Russia in the V. Putin era. It will go down in history with scenes of police interventions at voting centers accompanied by strange and ridiculous events that we…
The Crimean Tatar Community in Turkey and Its Connections with Crimea – Tuncer Kalkay*
The “Crimean Tatar Organisations Platform” is a collaborative platform consisting of over 50 non-governmental organisations that operate in Turkey. The Platform met with representatives of its component groups in Eskişehir on March 9, 2024, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Crimean Tatar Exile on May 18, 1944, the 10th anniversary of the…
Shevchenko is the father of Ukraine’s literary heritage – Kristina Machavariani
210 years have passed since Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko’s birthday, and we still continue to remember him “with a gentle, quiet word.” It seems that the 2nd century`s a lot, but if we don`t pay attention to the time context, then during all this time, the name of this outstanding figure continued to be heard within…
The City On the Black Sea: How The Russian Military Is Destroying Odesa and Its Civilians—Yevhenia Henova
At night, trucks roll past my high-rise building in one of Odesa’s residential districts. These trucks are fully loaded with construction waste, concrete fragments, windows, furniture, broken glass, and pieces of people’s lives. The sirens of police cars and ambulances are wailing. In the morning, black bags are added to the scene, reserved for those…
March 8: Before and Now- Lilya Tanatar
March 8 was a harbinger of spring for me—a mixture of sun, flowers, and a perfume scent from my childhood. March 8 was not a day celebrated as working women’s day, but a day celebrated in a different format by women, young girls, and even girls of all ages in the USSR. In fact, March…
“Bakhmut-the home of my heart, which was selected…”- Kristina Machavariani
Two years have passed, and my heart and the hearts of many other Bakhmut residents still beat more often at the mention of Bakhmut—the city where every morning you could hear the incredible smell of local pastries, where every spring the charming red roses began to bloom, and where nearby, on the playgrounds, the children…
“I support my son, Appaz, wholeheartedly and confront any challenge for him”- Ayşe Kurtamet
I would like to share a little story regarding the life of my son, Appaz, today. My son is my heart, my soul, and my hope. As his mother, I and his sisters, Dilara and Leyla, stand united in our support for him and are prepared to confront any challenge that may arise due to…
Precondition for Lasting Peace in The Russian-Ukraine War – Bülent Tanatar
After it became clear that Putin, who during his rule spanning a long period of history, established a regime defined in various ways in Western academic circles as “kleptocratic authoritarianism”, “crony capitalism”, etc. would be a candidate for the second round of presidential elections, those who were dissatisfied with the course of Russia, albeit for…
Provocations Against Ukraine or What Is Happening in Real Time – Dr. Anzhelika Dosenko
Materials describing the waves of migration of Ukrainians to countries in Europe and around the world appear more and more frequently on the Internet. Probably, residents of countries where waves of migration are taking place think about the desire to make money, laziness, and unwillingness to work. Of course, Ukrainians are different, but I do…
The 10th Anniversary of the Occupation of Crimea and the 2nd Year of Russia’s War on Ukraine-G. Bekirova
I, Gülnara Bekirova, am a Crimean Tatar and the wife of former political prisoner Edem Bekirov. I am a member of the Crimean Tatar National Assembly, the Deputy District Governor of Genicesk, and a member of the World Crimean Tatar Congress. My mother, Rozalye, was born in Akyar (Sevastopol) on May 7, 1941, and my…
What Exactly does the Age of Security Report from IISS Indicate? Dr. Burcu Albayrak Dönmez
“The Age of Insecurity,” the title of the most recent report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), one of the most influential think tanks in the United Kingdom, predicts a significantly bleaker decade ahead. In the report, the escalation in both the quantity and rapidity of armaments among nations is identified as the…
“We now live distant from the war, yet it’s still in our minds” – Liudmyla Vashkulat
24th of February. It wasn’t a shock; it wasn’t something unexpected. Some months before, the information space was full of war threats. At school, where I worked, we already practiced an evacuation plan and shared instructions for cases of emergency. We knew that some kind of danger was approaching, but it was still intangible.From day…
Moods of Ukrainians, or why should Europe be on guard? Dr. Anzhelika Dosenko
The world community is already frankly starting to talk about a big war in Europe, but let’s be honest: the war started a long time ago; it’s just that the Ukrainians held the line of defense so well. Europe has been sleeping peacefully for two years. But… Ukrainians are tired; many are dead; many are…
“Parents who refused to send their kids to school risked losing their parental rights” – Tatiana Ivanova
My name is Tatiana Ivanova, and I am 46 years old. I come from the city of Melitopol, which has remained under Russian occupation for almost 2 years.When the Russian soldiers arrived on February 26th, 2022, in Melitopol, which has approximately 150,000 inhabitants and had been occupied since February 28th, many people hid in the…
“Living in Crimea after 2014 has truly become a torment”
“War also comes with laws. We demonstrated this at the Battle of Gallipoli (1915–1916), for instance. During times of war, fundamental human rights and necessities, such as healthcare and food, are ensured. Unfortunately, Russia, under the leadership of President V. Putin, did not demonstrate an adherence to the laws of war during this process” (QHA,…
“All media tools have become instruments of the ‘security dilemma’ as psychological warfare elements”
“Despite Russia no longer occupying the position of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in global politics, it remains an actor that will not readily disregard its geopolitical and strategic ambitions through its foreign policy, in accordance with its own distinctive political interests and discourses” (Büyükakıncı, 2004; 1). Russian President V. Putin’s 2014 invasion…
“If Trump becomes president, US Ukraine policy may shift slightly”
American conservative political commentator and writer Tucker Carlson’s interview with President V. Putin garnered international attention. What’s more, Carlson’s accusations against English-speaking news outlets went so far as to characterise them as “corrupt” and “lying” in front of their audience.* A Twitter poll, organised by the Election Post, an American website delivering global news coverage, elicited…
Ukraine War Today- Bülent Tanatar
The passage of two years will shortly mark the anniversary of Russia’s last attack on Ukraine. The hawkish Russian oligarchy, under the leadership of Putin, was spoiled by the West’s dormant, day-to-day behaviour, which it had maintained for the better part of a quarter century, and resolved to act before it was too late and…
“Including the Ukrainian diaspora would help the war effort”
“Evidently, his primary objective in assaulting a neighbouring country is to alter the existing state of affairs in Europe. He likely believed that by limiting NATO’s presence in the region, he could effectively deter interventions like those in Libya and Afghanistan”. Murat Ersavcı, who represented the Republic of Turkey as ambassador in the Kingdom of…
Private Military Companies in 20th Century Conflicts: The Wagner Group Case – Dr. İkbal Sinemden Oylumlu
I think the concept of mercenary should be known before starting to understand how Wagner was born. Therefore, we must first look at how mercenary companies came to be. It is seen that the process, which started with the employment of people such as retired military personnel working in the security field at the first…
“When the war started, I spent the whole time in the basement”- Olga Haidai
I come from the city of Poltava. I am 55 years old. I am an accountant by profession. When the war started, I spent the whole time in the basement. It was very loud, and it wasn’t clear what was going to happen next. The town of Oktirka, which is not far from Poltava, was…
“Cars with child-in-car signs were also shot”- Hanna Perlovska
I come from the capital, Kyiv. I am 44 years old. I am a psychologist by profession. I also studied law and worked for 10 years. Then I studied psychology at university and have been working as a psychologist ever since. There was great confusion in the first few days. We had no plans to…
For Me The War Started in 2014-Lilya Tanatar
Who knew that on November 24, 2013, when I flew to Crimea to celebrate my late mother’s 84th birthday, this would be my last visit to my beautiful homeland and home. We were watching with concern on TV news the events and developments that started in Independence Square in Kyiv on November 21, 2013. The…
How Leaders Use Intelligence- Dr. Hasan M. Önder
The dominant narrative is that each state has its own rationality and that rational decisions emerge through the interaction of bureaucracy and politicians. It is stated that the negotiation processes carried out within the state when a political decision is taken lead to the emergence of rational decisions. It can be said that these readings…
“Nearly daily, aircraft or rocket attacks occur” Natalia Djachenko
My name is Natalia Djachenko. I am 53 years old. I am from Kharkiv. Because Kharkiv is only 30 kilometres from the Russian border, it was constantly bombed. Many parts of the city are destroyed. Many residents have lost their lives. Almost every day, there are either aircraft attacks or rocket attacks. Kharkiv is one…
“Europe at a Crossroads: Navigating Complex Crises and Shaping Global Relations”- Rim Maruf
In a pivotal moment for Europe, the continent grapples with multifaceted crises that span from its eastern borders to the Middle East. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, persisting for nearly two years, underscores the resilience of the Ukrainian people with European support, yet victory over Russia remains elusive. Simultaneously, the tragic events unfolding in the…
“Loyal Ukrainians were tortured and even killed”- Larisa Grigorenko
My name is Larisa Grigorenko. I am 59 years old. I am from Kherson. Kherson was also occupied. I am a mathematics teacher by profession. I worked as a mathematics teacher, then later as an accountant. I have four daughters. I was in Kherson the whole time. My two daughters were with me. They were…
The Story of an Experienced Ukrainian Teacher- Nadia Kononenko
My name is Nadia Kononenko. I am 61 years old. I come from Kupyansk. This is Kharkiv Oblast, next to such a big city as Kharkiv. I am a teacher. I have worked in school for more than 30 years. I have been a director for the last 17 years. On the first day of…
“The question is whether a presidential change can rapidly shift US strategy”
“This situation involves interference with a country’s internal affairs, as we explain to university students. We say that these things cannot occur when teaching international law courses, but ‘might is right in life’ serves as the foundation for practice. In fact, we might be imparting knowledge that is not applicable in the actual world… Based…
“Putting my hand on my heart, I will say…”- Panteleimon Keith (Unknown writer)
Almost always, when people find out that you fought, they ask such common questions as, “Were you there?” and What was there?”How is it there? How many orcs did you kill? Were you scared?” Heh…. I will try to answer them as much as I encountered these questions. Was I “there”? Yes, there was. Was…
“American aid to Ukraine will continue even if Trump becomes president”
On May 18, 2006, the 62nd anniversary of the 1944 Crimean Tatar Exile, it commenced its broadcasting operations in Akmescit*. It provides its audience with news from the Crimea, Ukraine, and the diaspora in Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, and English**. What’s more, it offers its services to professional organisations, banks, universities, foreign missions, public institutions and…
Postcard and Letter Campaign to Political Prisoners Held by Russia- Nurten Camcı Bay
On December 10, 2023, in observance of World Human Rights Day, the Emel Kırım Foundation initiated a postcard and letter campaign for political prisoners detained by Russia, following the suggestion of our Foundation President, Zafer Karatay. Through this campaign, we aspired our brothers and sisters who were detained in Crimea, which was invaded in February…
“Russia is pro-active in all these plans, not the West”
“Unfortunately, the Russian invasion in 2014 prompted our magazine to shift its emphasis towards highlighting the detrimental aftermath of the Russian occupation and the efforts to oppose it” (QHA, 24.10.2020). With these remarks, journalist and translator Bülent Tanatar draws attention to the impact of the occupation on culture. However, he and his colleagues in Emel…
The war in Ukraine, or why it is worth paying more attention to the problem of the survival of humanity-Dr. D. Anzhelika Dosenko
The war changed Ukrainians very much. Every day it becomes more and more difficult to stay here and wait for the victory or to leave Europe (especially a country like Slovakia or Hungary to wake up) and realize that the war is near and Russian missiles will not spare anyone: neither the old nor the…
“It is your crime that your words and writings are more powerful than weapons!”
He and his foundation have been pioneering scientific and popular research on the culture, history, language, literature, art, and folklore of the Crimean Tatars for years. Regarding this matter, he authors literary works such as “Kırımoğlu Bir Halkın Mücadelesi” (“The Struggle of a Crimean People”) and produces documentaries such as “Kırım Belgeseli” (“Crimea Documentary”). Awards…
“Ukraine may define the new geopolitical order’s borders”
“There are two main reasons for the eventual failure of foreign policy. While right intelligence is not used in irrational decision-making processes, it is intelligence failure in rational decision-making processes” (Önder, Kodaman, 2022). The author of these statements is Dr. Hasan Mesut Önder, a specialist in national security, intelligence, intelligence analysis, and terrorism. However, his…
“Defensive weapons inevitably lead to a war of attrition”
“Defensive weapons inevitably lead to a war of attrition” In 2023, the Turkish Academy of Sciences deemed him worthy of the Halil İnancık Special Award for his work titled “Gerays and Ottomans: The Story of the Crimean Khanate in the Ottoman Empire”. The book provides an account of the fundamental attributes of the Geray dynasty,…
“Crimean Tatars constitute 88% of the prosecuted people in occupied Crimea”
Vilen Temeryanov’s attempt to expose the workings of injustice in Crimea via social media by tracking it in the quasi courts had already brought him to the attention of the Federal Security Service. At approximately 4:00 a.m. on August 11, 2022, he was apprehended subsequent to a raid of his residence for this reason. Transferred…
“Elongating the Shadows of the Future”
“To take the harshness out of words, diplomacy is discrete. But even discrete words can be too much when it comes to the tangible and delicate interests of two or more states. And that is why there is so-called ‘silent diplomacy’ as one of the diplomatic instruments” (Weibel, 2008). These are the statements of Thomas…
Humanity, War, and Peace- Prof. Dr. R. Ö. Dönmez
Prior to commencing this article, I, an academic with over two decades of experience investigating political violence, pondered for the first time the feasibility of a world devoid of conflicts and characterised by perpetual peace. While I have previously considered the management and resolution of small-scale conflicts within an academic framework focused on certain countries…
“Nearly 200 of the 1229 journalists were expelled from Crimea after the occupation in 2014”
“Just as the Turkish people fought for their future with their own will in the War of Independence a century ago, they (Ukrainians) are here and now fighting for their own children and their homeland. Those that fight for this cause are perpetually right” (CNN Türk, 2022). With these words, she defines the war that…
Right now-Karin Knoll
I belong to the generation that has had the great advantage of being able to live without military conflict. Now things are boiling all around, and worries are spreading. Understanding regarding arms deliveries is very cautious. Opinions necessarily lean towards negotiation. Every attempt should definitely be made. Even rivals with will would find a way.…
“In such circumstances peace project is most likely”
“It has been common knowledge that Turkish youth have been going to Russia for the past three decades. Some even started their education careers. He is the most interesting of them all. He loves Ukraine and lives there. This residence resulted in two books” (Berktay, 2023; 17). Turkish historian and former director of the Topkapı…
“Probably doubtful to mobilize 500 thousand more people”
“First of all, it’s a question of people. Secondly, it’s a question of fairness. It’s a question of defense capability. And it’s a question of finances,” (VOA News, 19 December 2023). The statement made by Ukrainian President V. Zelensky pertains to a proposal designed to advance the stagnant military situation. Accordingly, Kiev is considering the…
Who is Putin’s Goebells?
“In our opinion it is in your interest to maintain a principle which is for the good of all—that anyone in danger should have just and equitable treatment and any advantage, even if not strictly his due, which he can secure by persuasion. This is your interest as much as ours, for your fall would…
“The defeat of Zelensky may bring a split into Ukrainian society”
In 2005, it attained full individual membership status in the European University Association, which serves as the primary representative for the European higher education community, representing both national rectors’ conferences and European universities. In 2015, it commemorated its four hundredth anniversary since its establishment. In essence, it holds significant historical importance in Ukraine, to the…
A Question of Truth and Integrity
Not only do we perceive the sounds of artillery and rockets in its streets and cities. These gunshots are also accompanied by a covert war tactic that can be challenging to discern. Occasionally, data is subject to distortion and manipulation when presented to the global audience. Russia, under the leadership of V. Putin, is actively…
“It started and will end with Crimea.”
“I like Russian culture, and I try to learn Russian. The only thing I’m against is Putin’s Russia. If Russia becomes a democratic country, I totally support that, and I want to believe that Russia becomes a democratic, rule-based, and human rights-respecting country. But unfortunately, we know that Putin’s Russia is not such a country”.…
Finding Solutions for Peace During the Time of War- Burcu Eke Schneider
Wars happen if there is no investment in sustainability and a culture of peace. And all wars, must end in peace. Unfortunately, we are in a situation today, where peace must be restored again. There is an onus upon all of us to take part in the world’s peaceful, just, and sustainable transformation process, and to…
“Zelensky will continue to be seen as a legitimate leader, even if there are no elections”
“In his eyes, an individual who is unable to enjoy all of his/her fundamental rights or is prohibited from doing so is not considered a genuine human being”. The quoted text is an excerpt from the preface to the book, which is about the principle that “revolutions cannot destroy”, which he translated into Turkish. Although…
Ukraine-Russia War Through the Eyes of a Conscientious Objector
He enlisted in the military as an information technology (IT) soldier and signed a four-year contract to see what opportunities the German Army would offer him. He thought that the army’s IT sector would give him some insight and show him another direction. And after nine months of service in this position in Würzburg, Germany,…
“A Struggle on Two Fronts”
Under the sound of artillery and firing, he has been updating his audience on the war’s progress and the mood of the nation since February 2022. However, the war is not the only topic he discusses in his videos about the country. Music and history are also themes in his videos. For example, in one…
The Silent Diplomat
“I have no power at all. The only thing I can do is talk, bring ideas in, smile at people, be kind, be empathic, and prove that empathy is possible. Yeah, that’s all I can do. But that works. That has a big effect—a much bigger effect.” These are the words of Wuppertal-based silent diplomat…
Özel: “At Best a Dissenter Within Russian Power Structure”
Whenever she was faced with a choice between work and visiting her parents, who lived in the north-west of the country, she decided on work. She had been healing children for two years with her highly competent colleagues at the largest children’s hospital in the country’s capital. She was also a social person; she had…
Through their tales, they resist 3
Alina Brusniak, 26-year-old Hello, I am Alina, and I came to Germany in March of 2022. It was definitely a challenging journey. But my story did not start on the evacuation train. My world completely changed when I was sleeping in bed on February 24. The loud explosion woke me up. At the same time,…
Through their tales, they resist 2- Being a mother under war conditions
A Ukrainian mother of two children When the war started in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, we were all shocked. Perhaps the Ukrainian authorities knew about the date of its start, but ordinary people were not informed until the end. There were not even conversations about the start of the war in society, and in…
Through their tales, they resist
A cold and dreary Bretten evening in Germany. The weather gets darker as it starts to rain. The YouTube song, starting with a side flute, pierces the evening silence. Grup Yorum’s song “Bir Görüş Kabininde” tells the dialogue between a girl who is on a death fast and her mother. Somewhat later, I recall that…
There are also cannibals in this army
He stabbed his initial victim 50 times, proceeded to sever their ears, dismembered the flesh, and thereafter ate it. He ate the soft tissue of another person he murdered. Ultimately, he took the life of a person whom he believed to be abusing his nephew, but in reality, was completely blameless. The individual depicted in…
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