Mehmet Emre Kahraman

Mehmet Emre Kahraman is a PhD Researcher at the Department of War Studies, King’s College London. His research focuses on international security, alliances, NATO, European security, and British foreign policy.

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From strike to spiral: Did the US just turn a regional standoff into a Middle East war?

Operation Midnight Hammer marks a historic shift in US military posture toward Iran, but is it a strategic masterstroke or the start of uncontrollable escalation?

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From strike to spiral: Did the US just turn a regional standoff into a Middle East war?

Operation Spiderweb: The rising cost of falling behind in modern warfare

Called the modern-day Trojan horse, Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb forces a rethink of the transformation of modern warfare.

7 min read

Operation Spiderweb: The rising cost of falling behind in modern warfare

Trump’s Golden Dome shield and some uncomfortable questions

The multi-billion-dollar project could be a game-changer, but it raises critical questions about global security and the increasing involvement of the private sector in national defence.

7 min read

Trump’s Golden Dome shield and some uncomfortable questions

As NATO falters, Türkiye emerges as Europe's strategic anchor

NATO’s influence is waning amid rising US unpredictability, leading Europe to face a defining moment in its security strategy.

5 min read

As NATO falters, Türkiye emerges as Europe's strategic anchor