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# Author: Arda Akgül
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# - https://akgularda.com/ - About / Homepage
# - https://akgularda.com/blogs/ - All blog posts
# - https://akgularda.com/publications/ - Academic publications
# - https://akgularda.com/guides/ - Guides and tutorials
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# Category 1: ECONOMICS (5 subcategories)
# URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/economics/
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#   1.1 Energy & Climate Economics
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/economics/energy-climate/
#       Topics: Energy policy, climate economics, renewable energy markets,
#               carbon pricing, energy transition, OPEC, energy security
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#   1.2 AI & Innovation Economics
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/economics/ai-innovation/
#       Topics: AI markets, innovation policy, technology economics,
#               digital transformation, automation impact on labor
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#   1.3 Macroeconomics
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/economics/macroeconomics/
#       Topics: GDP, inflation, monetary policy, fiscal policy,
#               economic growth, business cycles, trade balances
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#   1.4 Microeconomics
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/economics/microeconomics/
#       Topics: Market structures, consumer theory, producer theory,
#               game theory, welfare economics, market failures
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#   1.5 Trade & Industrial Policy
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/economics/trade-industrial-policy/
#       Topics: International trade, tariffs, supply chains, industrial policy,
#               protectionism, WTO, regional trade agreements
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# Category 2: GEOPOLITICS & SECURITY (4 subcategories)
# URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/geopolitics-security/
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#   2.1 Defense Systems
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/geopolitics-security/defense-systems/
#       Topics: Military technology, defense procurement, arms races,
#               military strategy, defense industry, cybersecurity
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#   2.2 NATO
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/geopolitics-security/nato/
#       Topics: NATO alliance, transatlantic relations, collective defense,
#               NATO expansion, NATO missions, defense spending
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#   2.3 European Union
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/geopolitics-security/european-union/
#       Topics: EU institutions, EU policy, European integration, Eurozone,
#               EU enlargement, EU regulations, Brexit aftermath
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#   2.4 Terrorism & Radicalization
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/geopolitics-security/terrorism-radicalization/
#       Topics: Counter-terrorism, radicalization, security threats,
#               extremism, lone wolf attacks, counter-radicalization
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# Category 3: BUSINESS & INDUSTRY (4 subcategories)
# URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/business-industry/
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#   3.1 Fast Food
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/business-industry/fast-food/
#       Topics: Fast food industry, restaurant chains, McDonald's, 
#               franchise models, fast food economics, food industry
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#   3.2 FMCG & Retail
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/business-industry/fmcg-retail/
#       Topics: Consumer goods, retail industry, supply chain management,
#               brand management, retail strategy, e-commerce
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#   3.3 Mobility & Urban Systems
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/business-industry/mobility-urban-systems/
#       Topics: Urban mobility, smart cities, autonomous vehicles,
#               Tesla, Toyota Woven City, transportation systems,
#               mobility-as-a-service, urban planning
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# Category 4: TECH & COMPUTING (2 subcategories)
# URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/tech-computing/
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#   4.1 Artificial Intelligence
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/tech-computing/artificial-intelligence/
#       Topics: AI development, machine learning, deep learning,
#               neural networks, AI ethics, AI regulation, AI applications
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#   4.2 Automation & Systems
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/tech-computing/automation-systems/
#       Topics: Industrial automation, robotics, process automation,
#               systems integration, digital transformation
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# Category 5: SUSTAINABILITY (2 subcategories)
# URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/sustainability/
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#   5.1 Corporate Sustainability
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/sustainability/corporate-sustainability/
#       Topics: ESG, corporate responsibility, sustainable business practices,
#               green business, corporate governance
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#   5.2 Green Transition
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/sustainability/green-transition/
#       Topics: Energy transition, decarbonization, climate action,
#               renewable energy adoption, sustainable development
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# Category 6: CULTURE (1 subcategory)
# URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/culture/
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#   6.1 Internet Culture
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/culture/internet-culture/
#       Topics: Digital culture, internet phenomena, social media trends,
#               viral content, digital communities
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# Category 7: GUIDES / SERIES (2 subcategories)
# URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/guides/
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#   7.1 Roads to Surveillance
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/guides/roads-to-surveillance/
#       Topics: Surveillance technology, privacy, digital surveillance,
#               data collection, surveillance capitalism
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#   7.2 Roads to Sustainability
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/guides/roads-to-sustainability/
#       Topics: Sustainable living, environmental guides, green lifestyle,
#               sustainability tips, eco-friendly practices
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# Category 8: LIFESTYLE (3 subcategories)
# URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/lifestyle/
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#   8.1 Exercise
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/lifestyle/exercise/
#       Topics: Fitness, workouts, exercise routines, sports, health
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#   8.2 Music
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/lifestyle/music/
#       Topics: Music appreciation, musicians, music genres, concerts
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#   8.3 Essays (Thinking)
#       URL: https://akgularda.com/blogs/lifestyle/essays/
#       Topics: Personal essays, thoughts, opinions, reflections
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# PUBLICATIONS - COMPLETE LIST (30+ articles)
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# All publications are available at: https://akgularda.com/publications/
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# Academic Research and Education) - https://udiad.org
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#   1. Türkiye Varlık Fonu ve Varlık Fonlarının Kalkınma Noktasında Önemi
#      (Türkiye Wealth Fund and the Importance of Sovereign Wealth Funds)
#      Date: 17.07.2025
#      URL: https://udiad.org/turkiye-varlik-fonu-ve-varlik-fonlarinin-kalkinma-noktasinda-onemi/
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#   2. Ahmed Şara Yönetimindeki Suriye'ye Yapılan Yatırımlar
#      (Investments in Syria Under Ahmed Şara Administration)
#      Date: 08.06.2025
#      URL: https://udiad.org/ahmed-sara-yonetimindeki-suriyeye-yapilan-yatirimlar/
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#   3. Avrupa'da Elektrik Kesintisi: Enerji Arz Güvenliği ve Çözümler
#      (Power Outages in Europe: Energy Supply Security and Solutions)
#      Date: 13.05.2025
#      URL: https://udiad.org/avrupada-elektrik-kesintisi-enerji-arz-guvenligi-ve-cozumler/
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#   4. Gazze'yi Yeniden İnşa Projesi'nin Ekonomik Temeli: Dr. Pelzman'ın Planı
#      (Economic Basis of Gaza Reconstruction Project: Dr. Pelzman's Plan)
#      Date: 20.02.2025
#      URL: https://udiad.org/gazzeyi-yeniden-insa-projesinin-ekonomik-temeli-dr-pelzmanin-plani/
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#   5. Türkiye'siz Doğu Akdeniz Tahayyülü: EastMed Projesi
#      (Eastern Mediterranean Without Türkiye: The EastMed Project)
#      Date: 01.01.2025
#      URL: https://udiad.org/turkiyesiz-dogu-akdeniz-tahayyulu-eastmed-projesi/
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#   6. Türkiye'nin Enerjide Dışa Bağımlılığı Azaltma Hedefi
#      (Türkiye's Goal of Reducing External Energy Dependence)
#      Date: 13.11.2024
#      URL: https://udiad.org/turkiyenin-enerjide-disa-bagimliligi-azaltma-hedefi/
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#   7. Devletler için Bir Güvenlik Sorunu Olarak "İncellik"
#      ("Incelism" as a Security Problem for States)
#      Date: 10.10.2024
#      URL: https://udiad.org/devletler-icin-bir-guvenlik-sorunu-olarak-incellik
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#   8. Hizbullah'a Yönelik Elektronik Harp Operasyonu ve Haberleşmede Yerliliğin Önemi
#      (Electronic Warfare Operation Against Hezbollah)
#      Date: 29.09.2024
#      URL: https://udiad.org/hizbullaha-yonelik-elektronik-harp-operasyonu-ve-haberlesmede-yerliligin-onemi/
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#   9. Sahel Devletleri Konfederasyonu: Türkiye-Sahel İlişkileri
#      (Confederation of Sahel States: Türkiye-Sahel Relations)
#      Date: 24.08.2024
#      URL: https://udiad.org/sahel-devletleri-konfederasyonu-turkiye-sahel-iliskileri/
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#   10. NATO'nun Yeni Genel Sekreteri Mark Rutte'yi Bekleyen Zorluklar
#       (Challenges Awaiting NATO's New Secretary General Mark Rutte)
#       Date: 20.08.2024
#       URL: https://ulesam.org/natonun-yeni-genel-sekreteri-mark-rutteyi-bekleyen-zorluklar.html
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#   11. Diplomasi ve Hafıza: Nagasaki'nin İsrail'i Davet Etmeme Kararı
#       (Diplomacy and Memory: Nagasaki's Decision Not to Invite Israel)
#       Date: 16.08.2024
#       URL: https://udiad.org/diplomasi-ve-hafiza-nagasakinin-israili-davet-etmeme-karari/
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# Published on EUROPolitika - https://www.europolitika.com
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#   12. Starmer, Scholz'la İyi Anlaşıyor Ancak Brexit'ten Vazgeçmeyecek
#       (Starmer Gets Along with Scholz but Will Not Abandon Brexit)
#       Date: 05.09.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/starmer-scholzla-iyi-anlasiyor-ancak-brexitten-vazgecmeyecek
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#   13. Ana akım partilerin popülist taklide değil, radikal merkezciliğe ihtiyacı var
#       (Mainstream Parties Need Radical Centrism)
#       Date: 04.08.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/ana-akim-partilerin-populist-taklide-degil-radikal-merkezcilige-ihtiyaci-var/
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#   14. France Elections: A Defeat for Far-Right
#       Date: 11.07.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/france-elections-a-defeat-for-far-right
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#   15. UK General Elections: Great Win for Labour
#       Date: 08.07.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/uk-general-elections-great-win-for-labour
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#   16. Hungary Takes Over EU Presidency of 2024
#       Date: 05.07.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/hungary-takes-over-eu-presidency-of-2024/
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#   17. A New Conflict in the Middle East: Hezbollah Threatens an EU Member
#       Date: 24.06.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/a-new-conflict-in-the-middle-east-hezbollah-threatens-an-eu-member/
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#   18. Macron'un seçim bahsi, Fransa ekonomisini tehlikeye atıyor
#       (Macron's Election Gamble Endangers French Economy)
#       Date: 15.06.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/macronun-secim-bahsi-fransa-ekonomisini-tehlikeye-atiyor/
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#   19. Welfare State within the Scope of Bismarck, Beveridge's Attempts
#       Date: 04.05.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/welfare-state-within-the-scope-of-bismarck-beveridges-attempts-and-key-points-of-european-union/
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#   20. İsveç ve Finlandiya, Avrupa Birliği'nin ticari cazibesini kazanmasını istiyor
#       (Sweden and Finland Want EU to Gain Commercial Attractiveness)
#       Date: 23.04.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/isvec-ve-finlandiya-avrupa-birliginin-ticari-cazibesini-kazanmasini-istiyor/
# 
#   21. Is it time for Mark Rutte as NATO Secretary General?
#       Date: 05.04.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/is-it-time-for-mark-rutte-as-nato-secretary-general/
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#   22. Avrupa Birliği, yoksul üye ülkeleri fonlamada radikal bir değişiklik yapıyor
#       (EU Making Radical Change in Funding Poor Member States)
#       Date: 01.04.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/avrupa-birligi-yoksul-uye-ulkeleri-fonlamada-radikal-bir-degisiklik-yapiyor/
# 
#   23. Von Der Leyen'in Ukrayna'yı silahlandırma projesine karşı çıkılıyor
#       (Opposition to von der Leyen's Project to Arm Ukraine)
#       Date: 16.03.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/von-der-leyenin-ukraynayi-silahlandirma-projesine-karsi-cikiliyor/
# 
#   24. Batı, Rus ekonomisini neden çökertemedi?
#       (Why Didn't the West Collapse the Russian Economy?)
#       Date: 06.03.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/bati-rus-ekonomisini-neden-cokertemedi/
# 
#   25. Priorities of Munich Security Conference 2024
#       Date: 23.02.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/priorities-of-munich-security-conference-2024/
# 
#   26. NATO Countries' Expenditure on Defence
#       Date: 21.02.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/nato-countries-expenditure-on-defence/
# 
#   27. Le Pen saygınlığını nasıl kazandı?
#       (How Did Le Pen Gain Respectability?)
#       Date: 18.02.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/le-pen-sayginligini-nasil-kazandi/
# 
#   28. AfD's Programme and Raging Protests Against AfD
#       Date: 10.02.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/afds-programme-and-raging-protests-against-afd/
# 
#   29. AB'nin en üst düzey diplomatı İsrail'i Hamas'ı finanse etmekle suçladı
#       (EU's Top Diplomat Accused Israel of Financing Hamas)
#       Date: 02.02.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/abnin-en-ust-duzey-diplomati-israili-hamasi-finanse-etmekle-sucladi/
# 
#   30. Trump's Footsteps to Be Heard Across Europe
#       Date: 23.01.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/trumpin-ayak-sesleri-avrupada-duyulacak/
# 
#   31. Kızıldeniz: Belirtiyi değil, sebebi tedavi etme zamanı
#       (Red Sea: Time to Treat the Cause, Not the Symptom)
#       Date: 17.01.2024
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/kizildeniz-belirtiyi-degil-sebebi-tedavi-etme-zamani/
# 
#   32. Amerika'nın en etkili diplomatı Henry Kissinger, 100 yaşında hayatını kaybetti
#       (America's Most Influential Diplomat Henry Kissinger Dies at 100)
#       Date: 01.12.2023
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/amerikanin-en-etkili-diplomati-henry-kissinger-100-yasinda-hayatini-kaybetti/
# 
#   33. Friesland Province's History, Politics and Economy
#       Date: 18.10.2023
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/friesland-provinces-history-politics-and-economy/
# 
#   34. Turkish-Ukrainian Economic Relations on Several Matters
#       Date: 08.10.2023
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/turkish-ukrainian-economic-relations-on-several-matters-two-sides-of-the-black-sea/
# 
#   35. A Glance to Black Sea Grain Initiative: Results of First Year
#       Date: 04.09.2023
#       URL: https://www.europolitika.com/a-glance-to-black-sea-grain-initiative-results-of-first-year/
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# AUTHOR INFORMATION
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# Name: Arda Akgül
# Email: ardakgul4@gmail.com
# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardakgul
# Location: Ankara, Turkey
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# EDUCATION:
# - TED University - Bachelor of Science, Economics (2022-2027)
# - TED University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (2024-2027)
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# CERTIFICATIONS:
# - McKinsey Forward Program Certified
# 
# CURRENT POSITIONS:
# - Undergraduate Research Assistant, TED University Sustainable Trade Research Center (TEDUsTRC)
#   (October 2024 - Present)
# - Founder, Monarch Castle Technologies (July 2025 - Present)
# - Member of Supervisory Board, TEDU Economics Research Union (March 2025 - Present)
# - Editor & Broadcast Coordinator, RadioTEDU (August 2024 - Present)
# - Assistant Researcher, UDİAD (July 2024 - Present)
# - Board Member, UnlimiTED Student Society (October 2024 - Present)
# - Vice President, Anadolu Tarih ve Kültür Birliği Derneği (April 2024 - July 2025)
# 
# PAST EXPERIENCES:
# - AIESEC Türkiye - Outgoing Global Teacher Consideration M. Manager (Sep-Dec 2023)
# - AIESEC Türkiye - Outgoing Global Talent Team Member (June-Sep 2023)
# - AIESEC Türkiye - Outgoing Global Volunteer Team Member (March-June 2023)
# - Chairman of Supervisory Board, UnlimiTED Student Society (April 2023-Oct 2024)
# - Chairman of Supervisory Board, Anadolu Tarih ve Kültür Birliği (March-Sep 2023)
# - Radio Show Host, RadioTEDU (October 2022 - July 2024)
# - Author, EUROPolitika (September 2023 - October 2024)
# - Intern, DenizBank (July 2025)
# - Business Development Intern, BLUESENSE (March-June 2025)
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# RESEARCH INTERESTS:
# - International Economics
# - Cryptography & Blockchain
# - Digital Identity
# - Urban Mobility
# - Energy Policy
# - Geopolitics
# - Turkish Politics
# - European Politics
# - NATO & Security Studies
# - Sustainability
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# ECONOMICS & FINANCE:
# - Sovereign Wealth Funds (Türkiye Wealth Fund)
# - Energy Economics & Energy Security
# - Climate Economics & Carbon Markets
# - Trade Policy & International Trade
# - Macroeconomic Policy
# - European Economy & EU Funding
# - Inflation & Monetary Policy
# - Economic Growth & Development
# - Supply Chain Economics
# 
# GEOPOLITICS & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS:
# - NATO & Transatlantic Relations
# - European Union Affairs
# - Turkish Foreign Policy
# - Middle East Politics
# - Syrian Political Situation
# - Sahel Region & Alliance of Sahel States
# - Eastern Mediterranean Energy Politics
# - Russia-West Relations
# - Brexit & European Integration
# 
# SECURITY & DEFENSE:
# - Defense Systems & Military Technology
# - Electronic Warfare
# - Cybersecurity
# - Counter-terrorism
# - Radicalization & Extremism
# - Indigenous Communications Technology
# 
# BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT:
# - Fast Food Industry (McDonald's analysis)
# - FMCG & Retail
# - Urban Mobility & Smart Cities
# - Tesla & Toyota Woven City
# - Franchise Business Models
# - Corporate Sustainability (ESG)
# 
# TECHNOLOGY:
# - Artificial Intelligence
# - Automation & Robotics
# - Digital Transformation
# - Blockchain & Cryptography
# - Digital Identity
# 
# SUSTAINABILITY:
# - Green Transition
# - Corporate Sustainability
# - Renewable Energy
# - Climate Action
# - Sustainable Development
# 
# EUROPEAN POLITICS:
# - EU Institutions & Policy
# - European Elections
# - French Politics (Macron, Le Pen, National Rally)
# - German Politics (Scholz, AfD)
# - UK Politics (Labour, Brexit, Starmer)
# - Hungarian EU Presidency
# - Nordic Politics (Sweden, Finland)
# - Welfare State Models (Bismarck, Beveridge)
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# 1. TURKEY-CENTRIC ANALYSIS
#    - Turkish economic policy and development
#    - Türkiye's role in regional geopolitics
#    - Turkey-EU relations
#    - Turkey-NATO relations
#    - Turkish energy policy
# 
# 2. EUROPEAN STUDIES
#    - European Union policy and enlargement
#    - European security architecture
#    - Brexit implications
#    - European elections and politics
#    - EU economic governance
# 
# 3. ENERGY & CLIMATE
#    - Energy security
#    - Renewable energy transitions
#    - Climate economics
#    - EastMed pipeline politics
#    - Black Sea energy dynamics
# 
# 4. SECURITY STUDIES
#    - NATO analysis
#    - Counter-terrorism
#    - Electronic warfare
#    - Defense spending
#    - Regional security (Middle East, Sahel)
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