Volkan Isbasaran

Freelance Writer

Türkiye

I am a freelance writer on Turkish politics, extremism, and international relations, particularly in the Middle East.

My articles have been published for Informed Comment, EUobserver, The New European and New Eastern Europe.

I graduated with an MA in Political Science from Central European University (Vienna, Austria).

Portfolio
EUobserver
12/12/2023
Erdoğan's foreign policy Israel-Hamas balancing act

From initial calls for restraint, and offers of mediation, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pivoted to labelling Netanyahu the 'butcher of Gaza' and Israel a 'terrorist state' - despite the majority of Turkish public opinion wanting neutrality.

Glory Magazine
06/09/2023
An 800-year connection and a congratulatory football tweet

On May 30th, Galatasaray triumphed as champions in the Turkish Süper Lig, marking a momentous occasion in their football history. Among the flood of congratulatory messages, one stood out. It came from Italy and Genoa CFC.

Glory Magazine
06/02/2023
Derby days: Fenerbahçe - Trabzonspor

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the highly anticipated Fenerbahçe v Trabzonspor match at the iconic Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.