Aslı Omur
@asliomur.bsky.social
Journalist ✍🏻 Observe, listen, read, write🏺Obsesses over international affairs, ancient ruins & history. Burns through shoes. Fluent in curiosity, sarcasm & diplomacy (sometimes all at once) | Books in every room | Τρίκαλα ♾️ | ✡︎ חי
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December 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Wrap up your Friday with us at Grounded Perspectives. What a week it's been. ☕️
Check out our art pick of the week, take our poll and leave a tip. We'd love to hear from you!
#Substack #USJobsReport #Money #Ukraine #Trump #Russia #Putin #Turkey #Türkiye #ShadowFleet #EU #NavalHistory #SeaBaby #War
Check out our art pick of the week, take our poll and leave a tip. We'd love to hear from you!
#Substack #USJobsReport #Money #Ukraine #Trump #Russia #Putin #Turkey #Türkiye #ShadowFleet #EU #NavalHistory #SeaBaby #War
A must read — our new Friday Wrap Up series 🔥 The world is abuzz with news, provocative art, under-the-radar stories, flipped scripts, and FAFO’ing galore. And yes, we live for this!
#Substack
#Substack
Five Things That Mattered This Week: Zelensky in Kupiansk, South China Skirmishes, MJ Hiblen Art, Predictions and More
Welcome to our new Friday Wrap Up Series. This week: Zelensky flips the script, South China Sea skirmishes, art warns of America’s future, under-the-radar stories and more!
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
A must read — our new Friday Wrap Up series 🔥 The world is abuzz with news, provocative art, under-the-radar stories, flipped scripts, and FAFO’ing galore. And yes, we live for this!
#Substack
#Substack
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Layers of information in an archival document:
- What is said
- What is not said
- What is alluded to
- What is omitted intentionally
(and unintentionally)
- What is misleading
- What is ambiguous
- What is highlighted
- What is downplayed
- What is weaponized
- What is unintelligible today
...
- What is said
- What is not said
- What is alluded to
- What is omitted intentionally
(and unintentionally)
- What is misleading
- What is ambiguous
- What is highlighted
- What is downplayed
- What is weaponized
- What is unintelligible today
...
January 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Layers of information in an archival document:
- What is said
- What is not said
- What is alluded to
- What is omitted intentionally
(and unintentionally)
- What is misleading
- What is ambiguous
- What is highlighted
- What is downplayed
- What is weaponized
- What is unintelligible today
...
- What is said
- What is not said
- What is alluded to
- What is omitted intentionally
(and unintentionally)
- What is misleading
- What is ambiguous
- What is highlighted
- What is downplayed
- What is weaponized
- What is unintelligible today
...
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Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent suggestion that he would soon be ready for an election if America and Europe could guarantee Ukraine’s safety was probably more rhetorical than realistic. His words betrayed mounting angst and an impulse to show movement
Ukraine struggles to cope with America’s destructive peace plans
The latest manoeuvres by Donald Trump are familiar
econ.st
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent suggestion that he would soon be ready for an election if America and Europe could guarantee Ukraine’s safety was probably more rhetorical than realistic. His words betrayed mounting angst and an impulse to show movement
A little sign of life & victory in Pokrovsk substack.com/@groundedper...
#Ukraine #Substack #Russia #MilitaryIntel #War #ScenesOfWar
#Ukraine #Substack #Russia #MilitaryIntel #War #ScenesOfWar
Grounded Perspectives (@groundedperspectives)
Ukrainian soldiers are holding their ground in Pokrovsk, refusing to give up the Donetsk region, even as Russian forces claim victory — the Ukrainian flag was raised there today.
For nearly a year, ...
substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A little sign of life & victory in Pokrovsk substack.com/@groundedper...
#Ukraine #Substack #Russia #MilitaryIntel #War #ScenesOfWar
#Ukraine #Substack #Russia #MilitaryIntel #War #ScenesOfWar
“It has seemed oriented toward maximizing profits, trade, and commercial opportunities rather than confronting aggression, resisting authoritarianism, and upholding our commitments as a leading liberal-democratic nation.”
#Russia #Ukraine #US #ForeignPolicy
👉🏻 👀 open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
#Russia #Ukraine #US #ForeignPolicy
👉🏻 👀 open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
Negotiating Blindfolded: How the U.S. Is Misreading Russia
Without experienced diplomats at the table, the United States is approaching high-stakes negotiations from a position of self-inflicted weakness. Russia benefits—and the U.S. is left holding the bag.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“It has seemed oriented toward maximizing profits, trade, and commercial opportunities rather than confronting aggression, resisting authoritarianism, and upholding our commitments as a leading liberal-democratic nation.”
#Russia #Ukraine #US #ForeignPolicy
👉🏻 👀 open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
#Russia #Ukraine #US #ForeignPolicy
👉🏻 👀 open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
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The White House says their peace plan didn’t come from Russia — the problem is it reads like Putin’s wishlist. We need a deal to end the war that actually protects Ukraine and doesn’t reward the war criminal who started this.
November 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The White House says their peace plan didn’t come from Russia — the problem is it reads like Putin’s wishlist. We need a deal to end the war that actually protects Ukraine and doesn’t reward the war criminal who started this.
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This is not policy. Just insanity
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This is not policy. Just insanity
I wrote this over at Grounded Perspectives. Have a read with your morning coffee ☕️ And consider subscribing! We have so much more to share about foreign affairs. open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
The Black Sea Is Becoming the Most Dangerous Front of the War — and Türkiye Holds the Key
The world is watching Ukraine, but the real fight is now happening at sea — Türkiye is the unlikely gatekeeper at the center of it. by Asli Omur
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December 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I wrote this over at Grounded Perspectives. Have a read with your morning coffee ☕️ And consider subscribing! We have so much more to share about foreign affairs. open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
#Substack to follow if you’re interested in how nations compete, fight and negotiate power | Grounded Perspectives | ~ substack.com/@groundedper...
#ForeignPolicy #Warfare #MilitaryAnalysis #UkraineRussianWar #MilitaryIntelligence #Veterans #GlobalRiskAnalysis #InternationalAffairs
#ForeignPolicy #Warfare #MilitaryAnalysis #UkraineRussianWar #MilitaryIntelligence #Veterans #GlobalRiskAnalysis #InternationalAffairs
Grounded Perspectives | Substack
A military-intelligence perspective on how nations compete, fight, and negotiate power. We cover U.S.–China-Russia rivalry, Europe, and global risk analysis. By Ali Omur, Geopolitical Analyst, John Ro...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#Substack to follow if you’re interested in how nations compete, fight and negotiate power | Grounded Perspectives | ~ substack.com/@groundedper...
#ForeignPolicy #Warfare #MilitaryAnalysis #UkraineRussianWar #MilitaryIntelligence #Veterans #GlobalRiskAnalysis #InternationalAffairs
#ForeignPolicy #Warfare #MilitaryAnalysis #UkraineRussianWar #MilitaryIntelligence #Veterans #GlobalRiskAnalysis #InternationalAffairs
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Last week, "On with Kara Swisher" aired the interview between @karaswisher.bsky.social and Jessica Yellin that took place at our fall conference. We couldn't have hosted this without Milwaukee-based podcast production company, Podcamp Media.
You can listen here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlvU...
You can listen here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlvU...
Is Journalism broken? Jessica Yellin explains
YouTube video by On with Kara Swisher
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December 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Last week, "On with Kara Swisher" aired the interview between @karaswisher.bsky.social and Jessica Yellin that took place at our fall conference. We couldn't have hosted this without Milwaukee-based podcast production company, Podcamp Media.
You can listen here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlvU...
You can listen here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlvU...
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The gap between the white-supremacist influencer Nick Fuentes and the rest of the right is narrower than it has ever been, @alibreland.bsky.social argues.
Tucker Carlson Opens the Door for Nick Fuentes
The white-supremacist influencer is entering the MAGA mainstream.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The gap between the white-supremacist influencer Nick Fuentes and the rest of the right is narrower than it has ever been, @alibreland.bsky.social argues.
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A cartoon by Ali Solomon. #NewYorkerCartoons
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A cartoon by Ali Solomon. #NewYorkerCartoons
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Turkey facing its worst democratic decline in history: EU rapporteur www.turkishminute.com/2025/11/07/t...
Turkey facing its worst democratic decline in history: EU rapporteur - Turkish Minute
Turkey is experiencing an unprecedented level of democratic backsliding, Nacho Sanchez Amor, the European Parliament’s rapporteur on Turkey, said on Wednesday in comments on the European Commission’s...
www.turkishminute.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Turkey facing its worst democratic decline in history: EU rapporteur www.turkishminute.com/2025/11/07/t...
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Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks in Turkey fail again, Kabul says www.turkishminute.com/2025/11/08/a...
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks in Turkey fail again, Kabul says - Turkish Minute
Afghanistan's Taliban government said Saturday the latest round of peace talks with Pakistan in Turkey had failed, blaming Islamabad's "irresponsible and uncooperative" approach.
www.turkishminute.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks in Turkey fail again, Kabul says www.turkishminute.com/2025/11/08/a...
“Every act of kindness — whether a contribution or simply sharing Beeri’s story — brings him one step closer to freedom, confidence, and joy.” 🙏🏼
With love and heartfelt gratitude,
The Avrutsky Family — Harel, Raya, Carmi & Beeri 💛
#Chesed #ChesedFund #Tzedekah
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With love and heartfelt gratitude,
The Avrutsky Family — Harel, Raya, Carmi & Beeri 💛
#Chesed #ChesedFund #Tzedekah
thechesedfund.com/avrutsky/tog...
Together, We Can Help Beeri Thrive
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November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
“Every act of kindness — whether a contribution or simply sharing Beeri’s story — brings him one step closer to freedom, confidence, and joy.” 🙏🏼
With love and heartfelt gratitude,
The Avrutsky Family — Harel, Raya, Carmi & Beeri 💛
#Chesed #ChesedFund #Tzedekah
thechesedfund.com/avrutsky/tog...
With love and heartfelt gratitude,
The Avrutsky Family — Harel, Raya, Carmi & Beeri 💛
#Chesed #ChesedFund #Tzedekah
thechesedfund.com/avrutsky/tog...
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Montenegro suspending visa-free travel for Turkish citizens amid unrest in Podgorica www.turkishminute.com/2025/10/27/m...
Montenegro suspending visa-free travel for Turkish citizens amid unrest in Podgorica - Turkish Minute
#Montenegro will temporarily suspend its visa-free program for #Turkish citizens following a violent incident in capital city of #Podgorica that has fueled public unrest, Prime Minister Milojko Spajić...
www.turkishminute.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Montenegro suspending visa-free travel for Turkish citizens amid unrest in Podgorica www.turkishminute.com/2025/10/27/m...
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Dans l’ouvrage collectif « La Nature en révolution », Corinne Marache, historienne à @ubmontaigne.bsky.social dépeint les bouleversements qui ont marqué l’agriculture au XIXe siècle. Et notamment l’irruption de la chimie. Entretien avec l'enseignante-chercheuse.
www.sudouest.fr/economie/agr...
www.sudouest.fr/economie/agr...
Environnement - « Dès le XIXe siècle, l’agriculture est mondialisée » : l’analyse de l’historienne Corinne Marache
Dans l’ouvrage collectif « La Nature en révolution », l’universitaire bordelaise dépeint les bouleversements qui ont marqué l’agriculture au XIXe siècle. Et notamment l’irruption de la chimie
www.sudouest.fr
June 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Dans l’ouvrage collectif « La Nature en révolution », Corinne Marache, historienne à @ubmontaigne.bsky.social dépeint les bouleversements qui ont marqué l’agriculture au XIXe siècle. Et notamment l’irruption de la chimie. Entretien avec l'enseignante-chercheuse.
www.sudouest.fr/economie/agr...
www.sudouest.fr/economie/agr...
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Do you ever go out, and while you're out, you think, ‘this is exactly why I don't go out’?
August 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Do you ever go out, and while you're out, you think, ‘this is exactly why I don't go out’?
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Remarkably prescient and insightful, On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt is a small book that explains a great deal about our time.
The anniversary edition of the international and #1 New York Times bestseller is out now. Learn more and explore a free sample: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
The anniversary edition of the international and #1 New York Times bestseller is out now. Learn more and explore a free sample: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
August 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Remarkably prescient and insightful, On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt is a small book that explains a great deal about our time.
The anniversary edition of the international and #1 New York Times bestseller is out now. Learn more and explore a free sample: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
The anniversary edition of the international and #1 New York Times bestseller is out now. Learn more and explore a free sample: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
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You think you know stress?
When I grew up, if you missed a TV show you just missed it.
Forever.
When I grew up, if you missed a TV show you just missed it.
Forever.
August 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
You think you know stress?
When I grew up, if you missed a TV show you just missed it.
Forever.
When I grew up, if you missed a TV show you just missed it.
Forever.
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Episode 4 has arrived - 'The Nightingale' with Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, who tell host Andrew about how they were about to research their Mizrahi Jewish roots with the help of a box of cassettes they found at their parents' house.
familyhistoriespodcast.com/2024/11/26/s... #genealogy #ancestry
familyhistoriespodcast.com/2024/11/26/s... #genealogy #ancestry
S08EP04 - 'The Nightingale' with Danielle and Dr. Galeet Dardashti - The Family Histories Podcast
Host Andrew Martin is joined by Danielle and Dr. Galeet Dardashti in this episode, and hears about a hit singer in Iran, and...
familyhistoriespodcast.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Episode 4 has arrived - 'The Nightingale' with Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, who tell host Andrew about how they were about to research their Mizrahi Jewish roots with the help of a box of cassettes they found at their parents' house.
familyhistoriespodcast.com/2024/11/26/s... #genealogy #ancestry
familyhistoriespodcast.com/2024/11/26/s... #genealogy #ancestry
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3 Turkish journalists file criminal complaints over illegal data leak www.turkishminute.com/2025/05/20/3...
3 Turkish journalists file criminal complaints over illegal data leak - Turkish Minute
Three Turkish journalists have filed criminal complaints after their private communication and location data were allegedly obtained illegally and circulated online, in what they describe as an effort...
www.turkishminute.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
3 Turkish journalists file criminal complaints over illegal data leak www.turkishminute.com/2025/05/20/3...
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CPJ urges Turkey to safeguard journalist after death threats tied to court bribery story www.turkishminute.com/2025/05/20/c...
CPJ urges Turkey to safeguard journalist after death threats tied to court bribery story - Turkish Minute
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Monday called on Turkish authorities to protect a reporter and his family after they received death threats in response to his report alleging a $2.5 million...
www.turkishminute.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
CPJ urges Turkey to safeguard journalist after death threats tied to court bribery story www.turkishminute.com/2025/05/20/c...