Are India and Pakistan Drifting Toward War as the Indus Treaty Crumbles?
A single misstep between two nuclear-armed neighbors could turn a regional standoff into a global catastrophe.
Politics
Washington Meeting Is a Promising Step to Repair Strained Relations
The meeting between President Erdogan and Trump did not solve all the intractable problems. But it was an important step…
Why the Gulf Crisis is Here to Stay
The idea of a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar is wishful thinking at the simplest level…
Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump
Despite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying that US troops are staying in Syria in order to ‘secure the oil’, data…
Does Germany’s Political System Need Fundamental Reform?
Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy has called for reform of Germany’s political system to address “fundamental issues…
Can Tense Relations between Turkey and the US be Improved?
Even if the two leaders are eager to solve the existing problems between two countries, there is the obstacle of…
Who Represents the Kurdish People?
Has the movement that abducted the older son of Hacire Akar done anything to prevent her second son from going…
Europe’s Response to Turkey’s Military Operation is Less About Security and More About Prejudice
Turkey’s recent military operation against the YPG in northeast Syria brought to the surface all of the unresolved issues and…
SPD’s Uninspiring Elections Will Lead to No Change
In the next weeks, SPD members will ultimately have a new chairperson on whom party members will set their hopes.…
After 17 Years of Rule, How Can the AK Party Maintain Public Support?
After their surprise victory in 2002, the AK Party have maintained power for 17 years building a positive legacy of…
European Daesh Fighters: A Nightmare Knocking on the EU’s Door
Taking those foreign terrorist fighters back is the legal obligation of their home countries, but most know that their laws…
The Only Way Out for Russia Is to Let Turkey Weaken the YPG
Vladimir Putin may have made promises he is incapable of keeping. The only way out for Russia would seem to…
Germany’s Safe Zone Proposal: A Failed Move for Domestic Ambitions
At the end of the day, the move by the CDU leader will most likely not contribute positively towards her…
Why Does Iran Fail to Grasp Turkey’s Security Concerns in Syria?
Iran’s ambivalent policy fuels distrust of Turkey’s decision makers towards Iran. If Iran continues to follow this policy, there will…
Why Did the CHP Change Its Position Over Syria Again?
The CHP’s flip-flopping position on the Syria issue shows a clash of opinions between two different blocs within the party.
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…
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…
