Deniz Gulay

ugulay@binghamton.edu

31 Articles


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History is better suited for the series format than films

I normally write articles to analyze ongoing things in today’s world. However, for this article, I want to give you my opinion, not on how history unfolds right now, but on how...


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Third-party stances on diplomacy must not be ignored by the mainstream

The race for the White House this November is going to be a familiar struggle between Republicans and Democrats — the traditional two-party system realistically only leaves breathing space for these options....


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Open dialogue between Taiwan and China is the only way forward

Taiwan stands at a crossroads when it comes to defense. Its leadership must determine the strategies the nation will embrace against a potential — if not a likely — invasion from China....


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2024 elections will dictate the spirit of U.S. diplomacy

In my analysis of American politics roughly a year ago, I stressed the importance of foreign policy in the context of the upcoming presidential elections. It is crucial to remember from that...


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Tomorrow is chosen by you

In a way, what I have to say here is both a message to you, the reader, and perhaps also a message in a bottle, a source of inspiration to my future...


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Political representation must be diverse

In my previous article I argued that discussions of a possible civil war in the United States reveals internal, underlying problems. The polarization and radicalization that perpetuate divides within American society are...


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Talks about a second civil war reveal internal divisions

A movie that gained significant attention this year is “Civil War” directed by Alex Garland. Set in a hypothetical near-future dystopia, it depicts a situation where the federal government is fractured into...


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'Nuclear Deterrence' is losing all of its meaning

The current state of international politics is filled with constant and rampant escalation. Apart from the conflicts we are already familiar with from watching the news, there are also now greater risks...


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Unrecognized nations are geopolitical minefields

When you look at the map of the world either in a book, on a globe or on the internet, you see are different nations with their own territories. But something that...


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Binghamton's potential as a city lies in redevelopment

When it comes to historical heritage, Binghamton and Broome County in general has a lot to offer. From its industrial origins born out of the major production plants to the arrival of...