Is Turkey replacing Russia's role in Syria? SPA's @suleymanozeren.bsky.social argues that might not be the case. “Unlike Russia, Turkey, at least for now, does not appear capable of deterring Israel from carrying out military incursions and strikes inside Syria.” Read: tinyurl.com/44b7v3j7
Suleyman Ozeren
@suleymanozeren.bsky.social
Political violence; Terrorism; Director of Cyber Policy & Management Program & Professorial Lecturer at American Uni_SPA I Orion Policy Institute Fellow
What if a cyberattack could cause real-world damage? Led by SPA’s @suleymanozeren.bsky.social, @orionpolicyins.bsky.social’s ROCCA project profiles APT44, a Russian state-sponsored group known for espionage, destructive cyberattacks, and influence operations. Read: orionpolicy.org/apt-profile-apt44/
Under the ROCCA project, coordinated by @suleymanozeren.bsky.social of @au-spa.bsky.social, our latest APT profile examines #CyberAv3ngers, an Iran-linked group, amid recent cyberattacks affecting Minnesota water systems. orionpolicy.org/apt-profile-... #Cybersecurity #CyberThreats
APT Profile: CyberAv3ngers - Orion Policy Institute
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Can Europe take on a bigger security role without weakening NATO? SPA's @suleymanozeren.bsky.social examines the major takeaways from the 2026 NATO Summit and what they mean for the Alliance’s evolving strategic direction. Read: tinyurl.com/3w8af9cw
The ROCCA project is building a structured database of critical cyber incidents to support evidence-based #cybersecurity policy. Our latest analysis by @suleymanozeren.bsky.social explores why standardized cyberattack data matters. Read more: orionpolicy.org/a-need-for-i... #ThreatIntelligence
Who is #APT41? @orionpolicyins.bsky.social's ROCCA Project, led by SPA's @suleymanozeren.bsky.social, profiles the China-linked threat group known for cyber espionage and financially motivated attacks. Read more: orionpolicy.org/apt-profile-apt41/
The ROCCA project, coordinated by @suleymanozeren.bsky.social, is building a structured database and profiles of major cyber threat incidents and actors. Our first profile examines #APT41, a China-linked group known for cyber espionage. orionpolicy.org/apt-profile-... #Cybersecurity #espionage
APT Profile: APT41 - Orion Policy Institute
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Could the next major cyber attack be prevented with better data? SPA's @suleymanozeren.bsky.social argues yes, through the ROCCA Project, which helps researchers understand who's behind critical cyberattacks, how they operate, and what patterns they follow. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5c9maxby
A Need for Informed Policy Against Critical Cyberattacks: The ROCCA Project - Orion Policy Institute
According to data from the Orion Policy Institute’s newly launched Records of Critical Cyber Attacks (ROCCA) Project, China and Russia account for 458
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Join SPA Prof. @suleymanozeren.bsky.social for “A Day in the Life of a Cyber Agent” 🗓 Wednesday 4/1 | 🕑 5:30 - 6:30 PM ET |📍Kerwin 301 & Zoom. Hear from FBI guest speakers about careers in cyber operations, intelligence analysis, and national security. 👉 RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/Cyber-Agent
New policy brief by @suleymanozeren.bsky.social examines how the war in #Iran could influence #Turkey’s strategic outlook and regional positioning. This article was originally published in the Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum (MENAF)’s Manara Magazine. orionpolicy.org/the-iran-war...
The Iran War and Ankara’s Three Strategic Scenarios - Orion Policy Institute
The Iran war puts Turkey in a peculiar position, posing several challenges. Since the beginning of the US and Israel’s military confrontation with Iran,
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Don't miss a compelling discussion with Dr. David Ucko (NATO) on how insurgent behavior can shed light on the challenges & strategies of modern counterterrorism. Moderated by SPA Prof. @suleymanozeren.bsky.social. 🗓️ Wed, 11/12 🕑 1:30 - 2:30 PM📍Virtual 👉 RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/Insurgent
Don't miss a compelling discussion with Dr. David Ucko (NATO) on how insurgent behavior can shed light on the challenges & strategies of modern counterterrorism. Moderated by SPA Prof. @suleymanozeren.bsky.social. 🗓️ Wed, 11/12 🕑 1:30 - 2:30 PM📍Virtual 👉 RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/Insurgent
Don’t miss SPA's Classes Without Quizzes Session #3 topics on AI with Trace Lasley, cybersecurity with @suleymanozeren.bsky.social, grad school with Hannah Engelmann, & resilience with Russel Robinson. 🪑 Only a few seats left, book yours now! bit.ly/470iZlE
#SPAintheMedia Read SPA Prof. @suleymanozeren.bsky.social's analysis of the ongoing Kurdish peace process in Turkey here:
Another Kurdish Resolution Process Underway | Manara Mag...
Is the Kurdish peace process aiming to resolve a decades-old issue or pull together a minimum winning coalition for Erdoğan to maintain his rule?
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#ICYMI: Congratulations SPA Prof. @suleymanozeren.bsky.social on publishing your article exploring institutional trust as a buffer between sympathy towards Salafi-Jihadist groups and political Islamist ideology. Read the article here: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/HKCII... #SPAProud #ResearchMatters
Thanks to SPA faculty who attended #ISA2025 in Chicago this week! Our #Terrorism&HomelandSecurity experts have an intl. focus, & their research helps advance policies on global threat prevention. @triciabacon.bsky.social @milleridriss.bsky.social @suleymanozeren.bsky.social @zeitzoff.bsky.social
📢 Tomorrow! As part of the National Security Series, presented by the Terrorism & Homeland Security Program, SPA Profs @suleymanozeren.bsky.social & Bryan Daves will explore how the Middle East evolved under the Trump administration. RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/THSP25
I will speak at this timely #NationalSecurity Series event at the @au-spa.bsky.social and discuss the evolving political landscape in #Syria in the post-Assad era and the Trump administration's approach to these shifting developments. Looking forward to an engaging conversation!
📢 As part of the National Security Series presented by the Terrorism & Homeland Security Program, SPA Profs. @suleymanozeren.bsky.social & Bryan Daves will explore how the Middle East evolved under the Trump admini. 📅 Thur, Feb. 27 | 7:00 PM ET | Kerwin 301 (Hybrid) american-spa.swoogo.com/THSP25
📢 As part of the National Security Series presented by the Terrorism & Homeland Security Program, SPA Profs. @suleymanozeren.bsky.social & Bryan Daves will explore how the Middle East evolved under the Trump admini. 📅 Thur, Feb. 27 | 7:00 PM ET | Kerwin 301 (Hybrid) american-spa.swoogo.com/THSP25
Is the U.S. the only viable mediator between Turkey and the SDF? Our very own @suleymanozeren.bsky.social weighs in. Read below. #SPAintheMedia www.voanews.com/a/syrian-kur...
Syrian Kurds look for continued US support under Trump
Following the fall of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad last month, US-backed Kurdish forces have been under mounting pressure by both the new authorities in Damascus and the Turkish government to dis...
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Turkey's offer to rebuild the Syria military is an opening to displace Russian and Iranian power. Read new insights from SPA’s Dir. of Cybersecurity & Management Certificate Program @suleymanozeren.bsky.social. www.businessinsider.com/turkey-influ... @businessinsider.com
Turkey's offer to rebuild the Syria military is an opening to displace Russian and Iranian power
Syria's new government likely needs arms to solidify its hold on power. That's an opening for its Turkish backers.
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Quoted in @businessinsider.com's article, I shared my views about #Trump's second terms and potential breakthrough for #Turkey's quest for securing the #F35 deal. www.businessinsider.com/turkey-trump...
Turkey angles for Trump to break the deadlock on F-35 purchases
The US blocked Turkey from buying F-35 fighters because of security concerns over its Russian S-400 air defenses. Trump may help Turkey undo the ban.
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In my latest policy brief at #Cambridge #MENAF 's #Manara Magazine, I analyzed a supposed #Kurdish peace initiative that was floated in #Turkey. The process presents an intricate strategic landscape, promising to shape regional and domestic political dynamics. manaramagazine.org/2024/11/dome...
Domestic and Regional Politics in Turkey’s Proposed Kurdish Peace Process - Manara Magazine
A successful Kurdish peace initiative will require substantial policy reforms and revitalizing the rule of law.
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