When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
Over the span of 125 years, the concept of terrorism changed its meaning from “almost acceptable” to “unacceptable” and “purely evil”.
Middle East
Operation Peace Spring was an Obligation to Turkey’s Sovereignty
Calling it an invasion falls short of explaining the conditions that brought Turkey to this threshold. Indeed, the latest operation…
Is a Trilateral Summit between the US, Russia, and Turkey Achievable?
Turkey’s growing relations with Russia and the US will offer new opportunities for the de-escalation of the Syrian conflict.
Is a New Adana Agreement on the Agenda?
Russia has long argued for the reactivation of the Adana protocol to facilitate direct contacts between Damascus and Ankara, knowing…
Making Sense of Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria
There is the likelihood that Operation Peace Spring might be resumed in the projected safe zone area if the PKK/PYD…
Wilfully Ignorant? Western Objections to Turkey Are Not Based On Facts But Prejudice
Western countries, think-tanks, and media representatives do not hesitate to challenge Turkey in favor of the YPG. This however appears…
The Propaganda War over Northern Syria: Who Wins? Who Loses?
Why do European countries harshly criticize Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in Northern Syria? One of the answers lies in the…
Why Turkey Is Dismantling the YPG from Northern Syria
No doubt, Operation Peace Spring will take its place in the history books as a military operation through which Turkey’s…
Iraqi Youth No Longer Tolerate Iranian Influence and State Corruption
Fed up with economic and political uncertainties, Iraqi youth no longer hesitate to raise their voices against the government.
The YPG Has a Bloody History in Syria, But the West Turns a Blind Eye
How can a terrorist organization such as the PKK, which is regarded as a prohibited terrorist organization both in Europe…
What Will Be Turkey’s Possible Operation Plan in Syria?
The joint Syrian-Turkish operation aims initially to liberate Arab areas from the YPG. This clearly contradicts with the critics who…
Expanding Definitions of Anti-Semitism Shield Israel from Its Crimes
Israel labels almost every critic as anti-Semite not because it is excessively resentful or paranoid in demeanor, but because it…
Sisi thought It Was All Over, but Egyptians are Still Ready for Change
Sisi’s regime has not been able to provide political stability, find a solution to the economic crisis, and prevent deepening…
Al Hol Camp in Hasakah might breed the Next Generation of Daesh
The situation in Al Hol camp has a huge potential to create the next generation of Daesh, similar to Camp…
Why did the CHP hold a Conference on Syria?
The CHP’s controversial Syria conference report urges the Turkish government to work with the Syrian regime for a resolution and…
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
If the U.S. withdraws from Syria under a deal to let the Turks in, it could significantly mend US-Turkey relations;…
What Does Russia Want From Syria?
The task of Russia looks much more complex and goes beyond specific case of the Syrian civil war, having military…
Only a Just Constitutional Committee Will Safeguard Syria’s Future
The formation of the constitutional committee in line with the UN Security Council Resolution 2254 has been a major obstacle…
Tortured and Imprisoned: Children are Unsafe in Sisi’s Egypt
Children pay the price of the political struggle. If the systematic targeting of human rights defenders, protesters, and the use…
