Deniz Gulay
ugulay@binghamton.edu
31 Articles
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Dystopian themes must reflect our zeitgeist
I have a very unsettling feeling inside me about the future of fiction. I deeply appreciate works of the past that use the idea of creating a new reality, because fiction often...
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The second Trump administration will not be “isolationist”
Donald Trump’s return to the White House will be the assured beginning of change for the United States. Many separate concerns related to domestic matters will be affected by an emboldened and...
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Better world-building must be encouraged in alternate history
Literature provides a certain kind of potential that other forms of art often do not. That potential lies in creativity and the freedom to interpret stories. It is one thing to judge...
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Maneuver warfare is on its way out
Measuring the military strength of a nation is not an easy thing to do — as times change, tactics, equipment and principles must change too. Armies that cannot adapt to new circumstances,...
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A battleground for great powers, the Caucasus cannot be ignored
Modern discussions on foreign policy focus mostly on active conflicts — explosions, gunfire, rockets and tanks make great headlines, and public opinion on nations abroad tends to be shaped by the images...
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Alternative parties must embrace grassroots tactics
In my recent article about third-party politics, I emphasized that there are policies that could be useful on a national level — minor political perspectives can nonetheless shape major nationwide issues, such...
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Status quo questions of statehood must be resolved
The elections of this year are expected to be incredibly contentious, as the margin of votes between the two main parties has remained slim throughout the year. Important swing states such as...
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A 'United Commonwealth' is an empty strategy
Twelve years of Conservative rule in the United Kingdom ended this summer with the Labour Party’s victory in the general election. The new government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has the responsibility...
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Stoicism must have a human face
Reading about philosophy often reveals within us what we don’t notice ourselves. The emotions, ideas and thoughts hidden in our minds become clearer when we pay attention to them. Those new perspectives,...
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The Cyprus question must be solved with cooperation
A key region of heated hostilities today is Palestine — the war in Gaza continues to claim lives, and the risk of the conflict escalating into a major war between regional powers...