Enstitü hocalarımızdan Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şeref ÇETİNKAYA’nın editörlüğünü üstlendiği Security in Eurasia” adlı eseri Istanbul University Press tarafından yayımlanmıştır.
Enstitü hocalarımızdan Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şeref ÇETİNKAYA’nın editörlüğünü üstlendiği “Security in Eurasia” adlı eseri Istanbul University Press tarafından yayımlanmıştır.
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Eurasia is gaining prominence globally due to its evolving and dynamic power balances, contributing to its strategic significance. This study, titled “Security in Eurasia: Threats, Challenges, and Opportunities”, aims to analyze shifting power dynamics and security frameworks in the region and explore how changes in Eurasia have global implications. The dynamics in this crucial region can escalate and impact global circumstances in a relatively brief timeframe. Similarly, alliances and partnerships formed within a region can be powerful enough to influence international politics. Therefore, ensuring security in Eurasia is of critical importance for world security.
In the contemporary world, Eurasia is emerging as a key region for international trade routes and military-security strategies. Additionally, the region is rich in global energy reserves, making it even more important. These factors collectively render Eurasia a fragile zone on a global scale, underscoring the importance of maintaining regional stability.
When considering security threats in Eurasia, issues such as cyber threats, local conflicts, geopolitical power struggles, energy security, and migration problems stand out. With the rapid advancement of technology, the cyber domain has become an increasingly important arena for power struggles, transforming into a significant national security challenge for states. Moreover, ongoing conflicts and wars in the region not only directly impact regional security but also worsen migration, which, in turn, further destabilizes the region. Another major threat to Eurasia is terrorism, particularly radicalism. Terrorist organizations, such as ISIS, actively recruit from the region and perform activities that can undermine the region’s stability. Finally, the efforts of major powers, including Russia, China, the United States, and the European Union, to expand their influence in the region directly threaten Eurasian security.
Eurasia presents a wealth of opportunities within its diverse geography. The region possesses noteworthy potential concerning energy resources and infrastructure initiatives, positioning it as a crucial area for fostering international collaboration. Agreements and partnerships focused on these objectives in the region can also play a key role in enhancing security in the Middle East. Because international trade routes pass through the region and infrastructure projects contribute to connectivity, Eurasia has become a crucial junction for global trade.
In conclusion, ensuring security in Eurasia affects not only the region but also its regional actors and can create global repercussions. Security issues within a region can lead to far-reaching consequences. Given the complexity of this security environment, understanding developments in Eurasia has become increasingly challenging. This study aims to enhance understanding of security dynamics in the Eurasian region by thoroughly examining pertinent issues and challenges. It seeks to provide readers with a nuanced perspective on contemporary security concerns while offering insights into potential developments in this strategically significant area.
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