Sweden and Finland NATO Membership: The Calculus of Alliance Politics
A reason for the Turkish reservations about Sweden’s and Finland’s membership is the arms embargo on the Turkish defense industry.
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The Rise of China in Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Policy
Saudi Arabia no longer considers the United States as its sole partner in global and regional politics.
Ending the Confusion over U.S. Withdrawal from Syria
Without admitting a policy failure, the U.S. will not be able to achieve meaningful cooperation with Turkey. That will neither…
Why are Local Elections Perceived as a Matter of National Survival in Turkey?
Overall, the AK Party and the MHP see the upcoming elections as a matter of national survival because of the…
The European Parliament Seeks the Medieval Age in Hagia Sophia
The European Parliament considers defending Hagia Sophia’s conversion into a mosque an extremism and underlines its opposition to that. However,…
Christchurch: The West Got It All Wrong
The lesson of the New Zealand attack is that the West got it all wrong. If there is one solution to…
The Link Between Brexit and Turkey’s Dashed Hopes of Being an EU Member
For older, experienced EU hacks, such as the author, there were no great surprises to the loaded gun which Brussels…
How the US and Israel are Trying to Bring Iran to its Knees
With the Trump administration, the U.S. government has launched a regime change discourse against Iran. The president has employed numerous…
What Awaits Venezuela: A Military Coup or a Civil War?
The question is whether a civil war might break out in Venezuela. The possibility of a civil war is higher…
Snap Elections in Israel: Is Netanyahu Going?
Will the claims of corruption made against Netanyahu bring an end to his political career?
The Politics of Uncertainty in Iran
Zarif’s resignation showed that there is a complex balance between Iran’s conservatives and the reformist-moderate camp and a government crisis…
A Muslim Chancellor in Germany?
In response to Ralph Brinkhaus’ statements on the possibility of having a German Muslim Chancellor, Germany’s Bild stated: “A Muslim as CDU…
The Hysteria of Cultural Racism
The French Muslims are afraid right now. Politicians, intellectuals, and the media are incessantly speaking on them. This phenomenon is…
YPG’s Foreign Fighters: Volunteers or Terrorists?
Western governments should take the issue of FTF returnees of the YPG seriously at least for the sake of their…
Turkey as a Rising Actor in Global Arms Exports
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute although the U.S., Russia, France, Germany, and Russia constitute 75% of global…
Turkey’s S-400 Deal: The Last Straw that Breaks the Camel’s Back in US-Turkey Relations?
Turkey’s purchase of S-400s from Russia is more than a simple choice. It’s a strategic choice that might re-shape Turkey’s…
Once Renowned for its Beauty, My Home Today Becomes a Bloody Battleground
Once known for its extraordinary beauty, the valley of Kashmir today hosts one of the biggest, bloodiest and brutal military…
The Unspoken Syrian Tribes in the Syrian Civil War
While Turkey and the U.S. discuss a potential safe-zone in northern Syria, especially in the areas below the 20-mile line,…
Neither Sincere Nor Concrete: Is Turkey’s Opposition Getting Ready for Another Defeat?
While the People’s Alliance refers itself to a set of compatible ambitions and narratives, the Nation Alliance is based on…
