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Do Seagulls Migrate?
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As the Syrian civil war marks a decade of destruction and displacement, millions of refugees are forced to endure harrowing journeys and create new lives from scratch. Do Seagulls Migrate?, the Atlantic Council’s first ever documentary, chronicles the lives of four Syrian women who fled their war-torn homes to seek survival, prosperity, and a new life in Turkey. Do Seagulls Migrate? reveals the refugee experience first-hand as Reem, Khloud, Inam, and Reem M. share their emotional journeys, forge new experiences, care for their families, and build new careers.

Do Seagulls Migrate? has been selected for screening at four film festivals: Prague International Film Festival 2021, 10th Antakya International Film Festival, Germany International Film Festival 2023, Nice International Film Festival 2023, and the 7th Golden Tree International Documentary Film Festival.

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Aug 14, 2023

The United States can’t offset its rivals in Central Asia alone. Turkey can help.

By Ali Mammadov

Turkey is well-positioned to counter US rivals in Central Asia by expanding its influence and diversifying the region's partners.

Central Asia Geopolitics & Energy Security

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Aug 8, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber joins CNN to discuss why Ukraine needs more air support.

Conflict Defense Industry

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Aug 8, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber joins CNN to discuss the Black Sea grain deal and ongoing counteroffensive.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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Aug 7, 2023

Rich Outzen joins Al-Monitor’s Jack Dutton to discuss Saudi Arabia agreeing to produce Turkey’s Baykar drones

Defense Technologies Drones

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Aug 6, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION news to discuss Russian sanctions busting to make drones

Defense Technologies Drones

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Aug 3, 2023

The West must back Ukraine and Turkey to counter Russia’s attempts to control the Black Sea

By Yevgeniya Gaber

Russia’s efforts to gain control in the Black Sea need to be challenged. Here’s how Ukraine and Turkey can push back with the West’s help.

Maritime Security NATO

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Aug 2, 2023

Rich Outzen quoted by Shepard News (UK) in an article on TF-X/Kaan fighter

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Aug 2, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION TV to discuss Chinese military inroads in Africa

Africa China

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Aug 1, 2023

Defne Arslan quoted by Al-Monitor for an article on UK-Turkey trade deal

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Aug 1, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber quoted by Kyiv Post for an article on the West needs to keep the Black Sea open

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia