Engin Buker

Engin, based in Belgium, is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning defense, intelligence, and data management. Holding an MA in International Affairs from the Turkish Naval War College and an MBA from the Naval Science and Engineering Institute, he brings extensive expertise in targeting and image analysis across aerial, satellite, and UAV reconnaissance. Engin has served in the Turkish Navy, Air Force, and General Staff, specializing in C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) operations. His roles have involved senior staff positions, contributing to national and international operations. Engin has also recently completed a postgraduate program at KU Leuven, focusing on "Data gebruik en management in de overheid," enhancing his proficiency in business intelligence, data governance, data management, and data architecture within big data environments. With a track record of excellence in both defense and data management, Engin is well-equipped to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving landscape.

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Panel After-Assessment: Is Aligning the Green Deal with Global Crises and Strategic Imperatives Possible?

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Panel After-Assessment: Examining the Feasibility and Necessity of a War Economy for the European Union

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“Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum”, Europe’s Defense Awakening

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Shifting Sands: Putin’s Electoral Victory and Its Repercussions for Ukraine’s Uncertain Future

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The Chessboard of Power: Putin’s Nuclear Gambit and Global Stability

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The Imperative of Advancing Data Analysis and Analytics in NATO: A Strategic Perspective

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Integrating AI Decision-Support Systems: Enhancing NATO Operations for the Future

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Advancing NATO’s Maritime Dominance: Network-Centric Intelligence and the Power of Alliance

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