In this episode of The Orient Brief, host Ahmetcan Uzlaşık tackles Turkey’s growing brain drain phenomenon. Why are thousands of skilled professionals and graduates leaving the country? What drives this exodus—economic instability, political uncertainty, or lack of opportunities? Drawing on the Turkey’s Brain Drain Report by Toplum Çalışmaları Enstitüsü, this episode unpacks the implications of this talent migration for Turkey’s future. With expert insights from researcher İbrahim Yağmur Uzunırmak, we explore whether brain drain is merely a loss—or a chance to foster transformation. Tune in to discover how Turkey could turn this challenge into an opportunity.