Kürecik and Incirlik bases in Türkiye together form a tightly linked “eyes and fists” system for the US and NATO against Iran: Kürecik is the early‑warning radar, Incirlik is the main operational hub that can act on that data.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Here is an interactive map I created via Perplexity. What Kürecik actually does Function: Kürecik (Malatya) … Read more
I was once a trainer in an EU-funded project, and I spent a few hours with Prof. Ortaylı in 2015 in one of its workshops. I was really anxious about whether he would make fun of me, but he did not (!). According to the project page of RUMVADER (Cemaat Vakıfları Temsilciliği), it was the … Read more
When Algorithms Translate: Linguistic Colonialism, Data Sovereignty, and the New Role of the Translator This post is based on a talk I delivered at the panel “Translation and the Role of the Translator in Digital Communication,” organized by the Translation Association of Turkey (Çeviri Derneği) at Istanbul Aydın University on March 13, 2026. In Turkish, … Read more
AI in Military Operations – The Pentagon has begun employing Anthropic’s AI model, Claude, for military operations, marking a significant shift in modern warfare tactics. – AI has been utilized in key operations, including the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and during conflicts involving Israel and Iran. – The U.S. military’s reliance on … Read more
Today I was invited to a talk at CNBCE Turkey. The topic was, of course, war, AI, and disinformation. While I was preparing for the talk, I updated my previous report on disinformation in the current war. A few instances of interest: 1- Unconfirmed stories on X and in some regional outlets allege that Quds Force … Read more
Nobody will cry after the corporate consulting, but in this state of affairs, they will continue to profit. I am sure! Key Insights by Merlin AI The Legacy of Swiss Air: A Cautionary Tale Swiss Air was once celebrated as a national symbol of Switzerland, known for its exceptional quality and financial strength, earning the … Read more
There’s a massive, viral trend on Turkish X right now (early March 2026) where Turkish users are celebrating Spain as the new “kardeş ülke” (brother country). The reason? Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez’s firm “No to war” stance — specifically refusing to let the US use Spanish bases for any attacks/escalation involving Iran, plus Spain’s long-standing … Read more
As Israel and the US are planning to support Kurdish militias on the ground against Iran, here is a reminder: There is no single agreed-upon number, but historians and journalists usually highlight 4–7 major episodes where US policy is widely described as “betraying” the Kurds.[1][2][3] Post‑World War I promises (1920s): Kurds point to US and … Read more
I was quoted in this piece: Hey Grok bu doğru mu? Here is the full interview translated into English: 1 – As of February 2026, during escalating conflicts between the US, Israel, and Iran, we witnessed social media overflowing with countless pieces of content produced or manipulated by artificial intelligence. How do the ‘echo chambers’ of … Read more
Turkey blocks 41 social media accounts over ‘disinformation’ on Iran war Disinformation in the Iran-Israel-US War (2026): Major Cases and Patterns Overview Since the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, 2026, an unprecedented wave of disinformation has flooded social media platforms. Fact-checkers, media watchdogs, and verification teams at BBC Verify, AFP, Reuters, … Read more
Anna’s Archive is still online and active, but it is under heavy legal and domain pressure, and its main .org and several country domains have recently been suspended or deleted. Domains and access The original annas-archive.org domain was put into “serverHold” status by the Public Interest Registry in early January 2026, effectively suspending it.arstechnica+2 After … Read more
Here is what we have received so far: Turkey announces downing of Iranian ballistic missile Day 5 – 3 March 2026 Category Event / description Location / targets Status (verified vs claimed) Main open sources Overall pattern US–Israel campaign shifts further toward Iranian political and internal‑security institutions while continuing strikes on military infrastructure; Iranian missile fire … Read more
A new session of accreditation in our campus is up. That means we will compile strategic plans, assessment reports, learning outcome documentation, meeting minutes, curriculum maps, faculty CVs formatted according to specific templates, evidence of “continuous improvement,” proof of “stakeholder engagement,” and spreadsheets demonstrating “alignment” between course objectives and program outcomes. The process consumes dozens … Read more
The obstacles encountered by an Iranian missile until it reaches its target (listed in the attached 28 points) are listed. Artificial intelligence converted this into a graph. There is no direct confrontation on the ground. There is a massive, organized, and technologically superior defense bloc against a single actor (Iran). After overcoming bases, radars, and … Read more
Nostalgia and Social Dynamics of MSN Messenger – MSN Messenger was more than a chat app; it was a social ritual that shaped online interactions, fostering feelings of excitement and connection. – Features like the green dot signaled availability, creating an addictive social status system that kept users engaged. – Users engaged not just … Read more
