Gaza and Trump 2.0
Trump and Netanyahu can finally kill the concept of an independent Palestinian state, part of the ultimate “Art of the Deal.”
Politics
Should Turkey be Optimistic About Trump’s Presidency?
Trump may not be as Islamophobic or hawkish as his campaign statements, or his future cabinet members, make him out…
Europe Plays the Wrong Movie
If Snowden could succeed at just being enough anti-Erdoğan and leaking things putting his personality or the Turkish government in…
If the US has Trump, France has a Myriad of Trumps
Millions of Afghans, Iraqis, Syrians and others in the Middle East are struggling to survive in their respective countries or…
The Vicious Cycle of Increasing PKK Terror and Hardening Security Policies in Turkey
The overwhelming idea in society is that the PKK is using the HDP for recruitment, propaganda and logistical support purposes,…
DAESH after Mosul
The belief that DAESH will face major transformations and will begin its downward spiral is very optimistic. To talk about…
As Washington looks to divide the Middle East, Turkey pins Hopes on Democracy
As Washington seeks to leave a fragmented Syria and Iraq, Turkey, facing grave security threats emanating from that very fragmentation,…
US Elections: A Game without Winners for Muslims?
Trump is factually wrong, clearly xenophobic and dysfunctional policy-wise. These facts, on the other hand, should not suggest that Hillary…
Why Europe is increasingly irrelevant to the Middle East
From the moment the Mosul operation started, multiple officials from the European Union made statements expressing their concern for European…
Much Ado About Nothing! Islamophobes and Racists, don’t be Afraid!
Unfortunately, it seems that little has changed for the 6 million Muslims living in France. The racist vein of the…
The “Unpopular Peace”: The Colombian and Turkish Experiences
Public diplomacy and a communication strategy are critical pillars of any successful peace process. In many instances, traumas and memories…
Prejudice in the Western Media
Deep prejudice and the absence of objectivity exhibited by the Western media against Turkey are major problems; but Turkey should…
The Fear of Decline: Cultural Pessimism in Europe
Such cultural pessimism has been revived by the advocates of the new right wing in Europe. For more than a…
Turkey’s Double-Edged Strategy to Bring Regional Stability
Daesh militants in Jarablus were removed in a few hours and the city was recaptured within a day, a mission…
Strategic Goal and Operational Context of the Euphrates Shield
The Euphrates Shield is intended to create a terror-free zone cleared of Daesh and PYD/PKK terrorists by the setting of…
Turkey’s July 15 Revolution
Turkey’s July 15 resistance against the coup attempt is no less than the British, American or French revolutions. It has…
Failed Coups and Their Aftermaths: European Examples
Spain and Greece followed the same path in the transition to democracy after a failed coup. The EU made some…
How did FETO Terrorists Infiltrate the Turkish Armed Forces?
It was not until Fetullah Gülen that military tutelage began to be used as an instrument to take over state…
Disclosing the Transnational Dimension of FETO
The transnational networks of FETO may eventually become a Messianic elite diaspora network that may not only threaten Turkey’s interests…
