Mümin Ahmedoğlu

Writing

Essays and commentary on defense economics, defense industries, innovation, and security policy in Europe, Türkiye, and the Middle East.

2026

  1. The Arithmetic of War

    Substack · 9 min read · Defense economics

  2. The Theory of Defense Alliances

    Substack · 13 min read · Defense economics

  3. The Pentagon’s Gosplan

    Substack · 6 min read · Defense economics · Defense industry

  4. The Cheapest Part Can Stop the War

    Substack · 6 min read · Defense industry

  5. Türkiye’s KAAN Fighter and International Partnership

    Substack · 6 min read · Defense industry · Türkiye

  6. What Burned in Damietta?

    Substack · 7 min read · Middle East & North Africa

  7. Türkiye, From the Margins to the Center of the NATO Table

    Substack · 12 min read · Defense industry · Türkiye

  8. Who Pays for Weapons?

    Substack · 9 min read · Defense economics

  9. When Industrial Capacity Becomes a Weapon: Can Germany Reinvent Itself?

    13 min read · Defense industry · Europe

  10. When Weapons Sleep: The Hidden Economics of Military Readiness

    10 min read · Defense economics

  11. Military Superiority Delusion.. How Technology Becomes a Burden in Times of War

    9 min read · Defense economics · Innovation

  12. How Do Pakistan’s Military Institutions Control The Economy?

    9 min read · Civil–military relations · Defense economics

  13. A War Economy in Times of Peace: Algeria’s Difficult Equation

    8 min read · Defense economics · Middle East & North Africa · Civil–military relations

2025

  1. Why Are Countries Unable To Produce Cheap Weapons?

    5 min read · Defense economics · Defense industry

  2. The Egyptian Army in 2025: The Problem of Spending and Egypt’s Deterrence Strategy

    8 min read · Defense economics · Middle East & North Africa

  3. Establishing Large Defense Companies Is The Wrong Path for Beginners

    7 min read · Defense industry

  4. Acquisitions By Turkish Defense Companies and The Control of Supply Chains

    9 min read · Defense industry · Türkiye · Europe

  5. Saudi Arabia’s Defense Industry And The Trap of Numbers

    8 min read · Defense industry · Middle East & North Africa

  6. Joint Arab Defense Is An Economically Irrational Option

    7 min read · Defense economics · Middle East & North Africa

  7. The Trap of Recruitment and Employment in The Defense Industry

    11 min read · Defense industry

  8. The UAE: A Revolution in Defense Industries or a Concealed Monopoly over Domestic Markets

    8 min read · Defense industry · Middle East & North Africa

  9. The Transformation of Defense Economies in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

    6 min read · Defense economics · Innovation

  10. Governance Before Technology: The Silent Transformation of Turkey’s Defence Industry

    9 min read · Defense industry · Türkiye · Civil–military relations

  11. The War of Security Narratives in Egypt: Security, Fear, and Power from Mubarak to Sisi

    33 min read · Civil–military relations · Middle East & North Africa

  12. When Data Replaces Dignity: A Critique of Rationalism in Politics and War

    6 min read · Society & philosophy

  13. Game Theory in Action: Coalition Bargaining in Germany's 2025 Bundestag Election

    7 min read · Methods · Europe

2024

  1. Why PESCO Should Focus More on Including Small Countries?

    3 min read · Europe

  2. The Impact of Industrial Decline and Economic Marginalization on Communities and Strategies for Mitigating Regional Disadvantages

    7 min read · Innovation

  3. The Illusion of Universality in Innovation Policy and the Advocacy for Radical Localism.

    3 min read · Innovation

  4. The Aegean Dispute and Defense Dynamics: A Comprehensive Analysis of Greece-Turkey Rivalry and Its Economic Implications

    11 min read · Defense economics · Europe · Türkiye

  5. Technological Innovation in Military R&D: Perspectives Between Mowery, Kaempffert, and Milward

    7 min read · Innovation

  6. Political and Economic Dynamics of Inflation in U.S. Military Spending

    9 min read · Defense economics

  7. “Guns vs Butter” or “Guns Yield Butter”: Government Ideology and Military Spending

    11 min read · Defense economics

  8. The Strategic Shift Towards Export-Focused Defense Industries

    6 min read · Defense industry · Defense economics

  9. The Dual Impact of Geopolitical Conflicts on Defense Technology Innovation

    9 min read · Innovation

  10. Defining Military Innovation: An Exploration of Concepts and Frameworks

    14 min read · Innovation

  11. Ar-Ge Harcamalarının Sınıflandırılmasının Önemi: ABD ve Türkiye Bağlamında Savunma İnovasyonu Üzerine Bir İnceleme

    3 min read · Türkçe · Innovation · Türkiye

  12. Transforming Defense: How Turkey Evolved from a Nascent Industry to a Global Player

    5 min read · Defense industry · Türkiye

  13. Germany’s Defense Evolution: Navigating Strategic Shifts, Political Landscapes, and Economic Hurdles

    25 min read · Defense industry · Europe

  14. What Is Defense Innovation, Military Innovation, and Defense Technology Innovation?

    4 min read · Innovation

  15. Beyond the Battlefield: How Defense Innovation is Shaping the Future of Global Power

    15 min read · Innovation

  16. From Dependence to Dominance: Türkiye’s Strategic Journey in Defense from the 1980s to Today

    27 min read · Defense industry · Türkiye

  17. Application of Shared-Democratic-Values Perspective (SDVP) in the Egyptian Context

    5 min read · Civil–military relations · Middle East & North Africa

  18. Türkiye’s Peripheral Role in European Defence: An In-Depth Analysis

    5 min read · Defense industry · Europe · Türkiye

  19. Is War Necessary for Economic Growth? Detailed Analysis of Vernon W. Ruttan’s Book

    25 min read · Defense economics · Innovation

  20. Navigating the Intersection of Science and Policy: A Review of Mark E. Rushefsky’s Insights on Governmental Misuse of Scientific Data

    3 min read · Society & philosophy

2021

  1. Stoicism and Relationship: How to Live a Relationship Like a Stoic

    9 min read · Society & philosophy

  2. Multiple Regression Analysis Detailed Example: Delivery Time Multiple Regression

    10 min read · Methods