As #Türkiye gears up for elections, can its foreign policy strike a balance between public demands and international partnerships amid the Gaza conflict? Check out Ozge Genc (Archived Account)'s latest piece on #Afkar. mecouncil.org/blog_posts/erd…

بينما تستعد #تركيا لإجراء الانتخابات، هل تستطيع سياستها الخارجية تحقيق التوازن بين المطالب العامة والشراكات الدولية وسط الحرب في #غزة؟ اطّلعوا على مقالة Ozge Genc (Archived Account) على #أفكار. mecouncil.org/blog_posts/%d8…

Commenting on yesterday's municipal elections in #Turkiye, Ozge Genc (Archived Account) told Al Jazeera English #AKP's victory or defeat in the election won't affect whether this will be Erdogan's last term.

Responding to a question on the key factors boosting the opposition's results in the latest local elections in #Türkiye, Ozge Genc (Archived Account) told BBC News (World) that the poor selection of the governing party's candidates, alongside economic woes like rising inflation, played significant roles.

My latest for Middle East Council on Global Affairs Turkey's Gaza stance reflecting Turkey's complex balancing act, how Erdogan's rhetoric aligns with Turkey's foreign policy goals, and the challenges he faces in translating words into actions.

🗳️ #Afkar_Interviews Alert! 🇹🇷🔍 Ozge Genc dissects Türkiye's crucial local elections on March 31, 2024. What do the results reveal about Erdogan's political future? Find out in this insightful Afkār interview! #Erdogan #Türkiye #Elections2024 mecouncil.org/blog_posts/int…

What do Türkiye's latest election results indicate for the future of #Erdogan and the AK Party? Explore Ozge Genc's interview on Afkar for an in-depth analysis of the implications of the municipal elections. #Afkar_Interviews #turkeyelections mecouncil.org/blog_posts/int…

#Iraq, #Türkiye, #Qatar, and #UAE recently signed an agreement to collaborate on the Development Road project. Our experts weigh in on what's driving this collaboration and its feasibility. Read their insights in our latest Council Views on #Afkar: zurl.co/FyC0

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Feeling fortunate to have contributed articles, council views, and an interview on the Afkār blog, serving as a vibrant source of ideas from the region. Huge appreciation for the editor Omar H. Rahman . Super excited for the upcoming special interview with Tarik M. Yousef .✨

“We can now really speak about two Arab worlds: the Gulf and everyone else.” Check out an in-depth #Afkar interview with our director, Tarik M. Yousef, to celebrate our 100th Afkar post. The interview examines regional trends following October 7. mecouncil.org/blog_posts/the…

On the #WorldRefugeeWeek, Ozge Genc & Maysa Baroud spotlight the critical need for sustainable support to Syrian refugees. They unpack the complex dynamics of aid, assessing the EU’s approach, and the ongoing challenges in Türkiye and Lebanon. Read more mecouncil.org/blog_posts/eu-…

On the #WorldRefugeeWeek, Ozge Genc & Maysa Baroud spotlight the critical need for sustainable support to #Syrian #refugees. They unpack the complex dynamics of aid, assessing the #EU’s approach, & ongoing challenges in #Türkiye & #Lebanon. Read more on #Afkar

💶 Despite billions spent, why does European aid to refugees still fall short of evolving needs? Check out Ozge Genc & Maysa Baroud's latest analysis on Afkar to understand the challenges and solutions. #Refugees #Afkar #worldrefugeeday2024 IFI at AUB Yara Mourad Joseph Bahout باحوط

✍️Joint IFI-Middle East Council on Global Affairs Fellow Maysa Baroud along with Middle East Council on Global Affairs Fellow Ozge Genc address the need for continued EU support to Syrian refugees in Türkiye and Lebanon, while ensuring conditions to protect refugees’ rights and long-term impact. Read their piece below 👇

📌 Two Years in Numbers: A glimpse into what we have achieved since the launch of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs in September 2022!