The World and Türkiye in 2025
Aydın Tiryaki (December 31, 2025)
(Gemini AI was used as a data compilation and writing assistant)
Abstract: This article outlines the conceptual framework of the 18 different topics we covered throughout 2025. Terms frequently encountered in the fields of economy, technology, society, and politics—whose depths are often overlooked—have been detailed for readers of all levels to understand.
Active Neutrality: A foreign policy where a country remains neutral in global conflicts but actively maintains diplomatic and economic relations with all sides to act as a mediator and protect national interests.
Agentic AI: Advanced AI systems that do not just follow simple instructions but can plan, take autonomous actions, and work toward a specific goal like a digital agent.
BRICS+: An intergovernmental organization originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, now expanding to include other countries as a counterbalance to Western-led global structures.
Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide) emitted by an individual, organization, or product, measured as a proxy for environmental impact.
Deepfake: Synthetic media in which a person’s likeness, voice, or actions are digitally replaced with someone else’s using AI, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and fiction.
Digital Burnout: A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive screen time and the pressure to be constantly available online.
Digital Divide: The gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology and those that don’t.
Double Extortion: A cyberattack strategy where hackers not only encrypt a victim’s data but also threaten to leak it publicly unless a ransom is paid.
Loneliness Epidemic: A widespread social phenomenon where chronic isolation and lack of meaningful connection impact public health on a scale similar to infectious diseases.
Post-Quantum Cryptography: Next-generation cryptographic algorithms designed to be secure against the immense processing power of future quantum computers.
Regenerative Agriculture: A holistic farming approach that focuses on restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, and improving the water cycle to ensure long-term sustainability.
Silver Economy: The economic system dedicated to meeting the needs of the aging population (typically 50+), focusing on healthcare, specialized services, and quality of life.
Social Anomie: A social condition in which there is a breakdown of social norms and values, leading to a sense of fragmentation and lack of purpose among individuals.
Sovereign AI: A nation’s development of its own artificial intelligence infrastructure to ensure data security and technological independence from foreign entities.
Stagflation: An economic situation characterized by stagnant growth, high unemployment, and high inflation occurring simultaneously.
Statistical Crisis of Confidence: A public sentiment characterized by widespread distrust in official government statistics (like inflation or growth rates) due to their perceived disconnect from everyday reality.
Strategic Autonomy: The ability of a state or international organization (like the EU) to act independently in key areas like defense, energy, and tech without depending on external powers.
Technological Unemployment: The loss of jobs caused by technological change, particularly the automation of tasks through AI and robotics.
Tolerance Threshold: The limit of endurance for an individual or society when facing stress or adversity; crossing this threshold often leads to social unrest or psychological crises.
Transactional Diplomacy: A style of foreign policy based on short-term, “quid pro quo” deals and mutual interests rather than long-term alliances or shared values.
Water Stress: A situation in which the demand for water exceeds the available amount during a certain period or when poor quality restricts its use.
A Note on Methods and Tools: This glossary includes all the fundamental concepts from Aydın Tiryaki’s 18-article series. The definitions have been compiled and simplified with the support of Gemini AI, in light of the author’s views and 2025 data.
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