RAAS 2014

Acta Theologica, 2010

EJML, 2024

The EU-Turkey Statement of March 2016 aimed to end irregular migration from Turkey to the European Union (EU). Since 2016, the relationship between Turkey and the EU has undergone significant changes. While the EU fulfilled only two of its promises under the Statement, Turkey suspended the implementation of the return component of the Statement in 2020 and stopped readmitting third-country nationals from Greece. Meanwhile, recent judgments delivered by the European Court of Human Rights, such as Akkad v. Turkey and G.B. and others v. Turkey, have shed new light on conditions facing refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Turkey. This article aims to analyse the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement as of 2024 by examining to what extent Turkey and the European Union, as well as its Member States, have fulfilled their pledges and acted in line with the course of action agreed under the Statement. It also aims to investigate to what extent Turkey’s assumed status as a safe third country has changed over the years. Given that the number of irregular passages towards the EU through Turkey has decreased considerably and that the return component of the Statement is not currently implemented, we argue that the assessment of whether Turkey is safe should be made with reference to refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants contained in Turkey as a result of the EU-Turkey Statement arrangements not just those returned under the EU-Turkey Statement.

ABSTRAK Ketinggian permukaan air pada sungai adalah salah satu parameter yang perlu diukur untuk mendeteksi banjir secara dini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan prototype system peringatan dini banjir dengan menggunakan sensor ultrasonic yang diintergrasikan dengan arduino uno untuk mengukur ketinggian air. Alat dan bahan yang digunakan yaitu: Arduino Uno, sensor ultrasonic, modul GSM shield sebagai media pengirim dan penerima sms yang ditambahkan agar system dapat member informasi mengenai ketinggian air serta peringatan SIAGA I, SIAGA II dan SIAGA III melalui pesan singkat dan member perintah untuk menutup atau membuka pintu air, motor dc (gear box) digunakan untuk memodelkan pintu air pada sungai tersebut, dan relay sebagai pemutus dan penghubung arus. Metode dan prosedur yang digunakan adalah, Perencanaan, Pengumpulan Bahan, Pembuatan Miniatur system, Perancangan Hardware, dan Pembuatan program arduino dengan menggabungkan modul GSM Shield dan sensor ultrasonic. Hasil dan Pembahasan dari penelitian yang didapat adalah sensor ultrasonic dapat membaca ketinggian air dan modul GSM Shield dapat mengirimkan informasi data ketinggian air yang sudah dibaca oleh sensor ultrasonic, serta miniatur pintu air dapat membuka dan menutup sesuai dengan perintah yang dikirim melalui pesan singkat oleh operator.

Analytical Paper , 2024

This article delves into the intricate geopolitical landscape of the Black Sea Region (BSR), highlighting its historical significance and the evolving dynamics of post-Soviet Union dissolution. The dissolution of the Soviet Empire marked a transformative period, giving rise to opportunities for regional cooperation. Yet, the area remains a hotbed of geopolitical tension, particularly with Russia's reluctance to acknowledge the sovereignty of former Soviet republics within the region. Focusing on the strategic competition approach, the article proposes an analysis to navigate the complex geopolitical currents, emphasizing the geopolitical and geoeconomic interests of Ukraine, Turkiye, and pro-Western littoral states in the BSR, while also considering Russia's contentious role. This approach draws on constructivism and regional security complex theory to analyze the perceptions and interactions of regional actors, suggesting that security dynamics are deeply influenced by geographical proximity, historical interactions, and shared security concerns. Employing systems analysis and trend-impact alongside cross-impact analysis, the study offers a nuanced examination of the cooperative and conflictual relationships within the BSR, projecting the region as a dynamic system with varying degrees of interstate relations. This comprehensive analysis aims to enhance understanding of the BSR's possible pathways toward regional stability and cooperation amidst the backdrop of significant geopolitical challenges and opportunities.