Mazlum Özkan is a PhD candidate in sociology at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the SCOOP program and the ICS research center. His work explores social movements, Middle East politics—especially Iran—and the role of great powers.
Mazlum Özkan is a PhD candidate in sociology at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the SCOOP program and the ICS research center. His work explores social movements, Middle East politics—especially Iran—and the role of great powers.
Mazlum Özkan is a PhD candidate in sociology at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the SCOOP program and the ICS research center. His work explores social movements, Middle East politics—especially Iran—and the role of great powers.
Israel’s June 13 blitz on Iran wasn’t self-defense—it was a ruthless display of unchecked power. Civilians, scientists, sovereignty—all burned. With U.S. cover and global silence, Israel now bombs with impunity. Who’s the real threat?
Greenland is no longer just a partner—it’s a test. U.S. appointments signal an Arctic turn from consent to power, forcing Denmark, Europe, and Nuuk to defend self-determination against strategic coercion.
Cambodia–Thailand tensions aren’t just about borders. They reflect domestic politics: an unstable but real Thai democracy versus Cambodia’s entrenched autocracy.
Syria 2.0 in Mali? Russia’s feared “Syrian model” is failing fast. Bamako blockaded, mercenaries ambushed, rebels advancing. The myth of Moscow’s ruthless counterinsurgency prowess is melting under Sahel realities.
Kazakhstan is turning the Middle Corridor into Eurasia’s new silk artery—faster, safer Europe–Asia trade, backed by major finance, private logistics, and rising geopolitical relevance beyond northern routes.
U.S. weapons left behind after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are now fueling militancy in Pakistan. From Taliban stockpiles to TTP hands, abandoned arms have become active drivers of regional instability.
