About Us
From Field Insights to Strategic Action
Babil Research is an independent research and advisory initiative focused on Turkish foreign policy in the Middle East, Iraq, Kurdish geopolitics, regional defense and security dynamics.
Our work is grounded in field research, socio-economic data, and regional expertise, aiming to support policymakers, media professionals, researchers, and institutions seeking reliable, evidence-based insight.
Focus Areas
Turkish Foreign Policy & the Middle East
Analysis of Türkiye’s regional posture, diplomatic engagement, security priorities, and evolving role across the Middle East, with attention to both state-level strategy and regional interactions.
Iraq
Research focused on Iraq’s political landscape, security environment, economic trends, and regional relations, drawing on field-based observation and local perspectives. The Development Road Project between Türkiye and Iraq and its regional implications is another center of gravity.
Kurdish Geopolitics
Examination of Kurdish political dynamics across the wider region, including governance, security, identity, and regional power interactions as well as the new period following Türkiye’s policy change regarding the Kurdish issue.
Regional Security and Defense
Assessment of security competition, military balance, and defense-related developments shaping regional order, deterrence, and conflict prevention. Türkiye’s rising defense industry and defense-based cooperation are also examined.
What We Do?
Babil Research operates at the intersection of consultancy, research, analysis, and knowledge exchange
Publications
Turkish Foreign Policy and the Middle East: Compartmentalized, Cautious, and Multi-Directional Cooperation
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