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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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Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Dec 3, 2024

How NATO learns and adapts to modern warfare

By General Chris Badia

One of the main strengths of NATO is it's ability to continuously develop and improve based on the lessons learned by the complexities of modern conflicts.

Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity

Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Dec 3, 2024

Pacing scenarios

By Rich Outzen

Here are some scenarios that NATO should be prepared for against the possibility of a generational conflict with Russia.

Central Europe
Conflict

In the News

Dec 1, 2024

Rich Outzen joins i24 to discuss the new US Administration’s likely Middle East policy toplines

Conflict
Middle East

In the News

Nov 20, 2024

Rich Outzen joined WION News to discuss escalation in Ukraine

Conflict
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Rich Outzen joined CTV to discuss escalation in Russia and US arms to Ukraine

Conflict
Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Rich Outzen joined Now You Know podcast (Rob Snow, Canada) to discuss escalation in Ukraine

Conflict
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 14, 2024

Pınar Dost quoted in Frankfurter Allgemeine on Ankara’s reaction to Trump’s election victory and what it means for Syria

Elections
Europe & Eurasia

TURKEYSource

Nov 13, 2024

Quiet before the storm: Is a new maritime security order taking shape in the Black Sea region?

By Serhat Güvenç

While Turkey and Europe have their own maritime strategies for the Black Sea, finding ways of cooperation is critical to counter Russia's maritime power.

Eastern Europe
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 8, 2024

Rich Outzen joins TRT World’s Strait Talk panel to discuss US elections and foreign policy

Conflict
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 8, 2024

Rich Outzen interview with Ragip Soylu of Middle East Eye

Europe & Eurasia
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