As Finland Gets Closer to NATO, Sweden Has Yet to Dispel Turkey’s Concerns
Speaking on Sweden’s application, President Erdoğan said Turkey cannot greenlight Sweden’s bid as Stockholm refuses to extradite 120 suspected terrorists.
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People across the Globe Send Aid to Turkey’s Earthquake Victims
The earthquake in Turkey has once again shown how social support networks can play a critical role in helping victims.
Funding Violence with Drugs: The Cases of Hezbollah and the PKK
Hezbollah and the PKK use black market relations and criminal networks to receive huge amounts of easy money.
How China, Russia and the US Compete Over Control in Africa
In the shadows of the Ukraine war, China, Russia and the United States scramble for resources and political influence in…
China Expresses Concern after Military Bases Agreement between the US and the Philippines
Four new military bases of the American army in the Philippines will be located in “strategic” locations.
Sweden Must Face Its Commitments Instead of Instrumentalizing Anti-Turkish and Anti-Muslim Sentiments
Sweden is unlikely to make any move that could play into President Erdogan’s hand ahead of Turkey’s upcoming elections.
What Goes Wrong With Sweden’s “Limitless” Freedom of Expression?
How Rasmus Paludan could burn the Holy Qur’an as the Swedish police simply watched.
Why Iran Is Becoming More Vulnerable to Foreign and Domestic Attacks
The message that the Iranian soil is not safe for diplomats undermines Iran’s integration into the international system.
Turkey’s NATO Membership: Saving the Country from NATO Itself?
The best decision for Turkey is to stay in NATO so that it can protect itself from other NATO members.
Israeli Forces Kill Nine Palestinians and Injure 20 in Jenin
The Israeli invasion into Jenin refugee camp on January 26, 2023 was the most serious since Israel’s invasion and destruction…
Q&A: Attack on the Qur’an in Sweden
3,150 hate crimes took place in Sweden in 2020 alone, which indicates the direction the country has taken.
The West Seeks to Meddle in the the Most Important Election of 2023
Keeping in mind that Bolton’s threat has zero impact in Turkey, one can conclude that his real aim is to…
Sweden’s NATO Membership: Will Turkey’s Realism Prevail?
For Turkey, this is a golden opportunity to make the best use of its leverage to increase state security.
Report: Iran Boosts Air Defense Network in Syria amid Israeli Strikes
Iran and Israel have long been engaged in what many describe as a “shadow war.”
The Great Climate Upheaval: One Billion People are Expected to Migrate by 2050
By 2050, food insecurity might affect 3.5 billion individuals.
CSIS Report: Wargaming a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Reveals High Cost of Conflict
Possible scenarios of a Chinese “amphibious” invasion of Taiwan in 2026.
Upside-Down Narratives: Paris Attack Targeted Muslims, Not Kurds
The anti-Muslim and xenophobic perpetrator openly attacked the “Ahmet” component of the Ahmet Kaya Kurdish Cultural Center.
Japan: Military Expansion amidst National Decline
Self-righteous and dogmatic, the psychology in the New Year photo is reminiscent of darker days in Japan—darker days that may…
Turkish-Ukrainian Defense Cooperation: Drones, Engines, and More
The Russia-Ukraine War was a stark reminder for Turkey that complex aerospace and defense programs are important assets in foreign…