No One Should Be Left Behind: Disabled People in the Russia-Ukraine War and Armed Conflicts
The devastation of war affects everyone, but for disabled people it becomes harsher.
Politics
Sisi’s Strongest Allies: Trump and Netanyahu
Sisi’s frequent meetings with Trump and Netanyahu reveal that Egypt is under the full control of the U.S. and Israel,…
Claims of foreign interference in elections boomerangs on Trump’s psyche
With a plethora of fingers accusing Trump of having entered office with Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential elections, his…
Colonial Past Haunts France (II): The case of General Aussaresses as an Attempt to Vindicate the French State
During the three-day hearing in which he was tried with the demand of a 5-year prison sentence and a fine…
Erdogan: Improve the UN, don’t destroy it
“At a time when global leadership is desperately needed, it is crucial to improve the UN rather than destroy it.”
Public Pressure in Germany and the Future of Hans-Georg Maassen
Is it normal for a person, who is not even a politician – neither a rightist or leftist – but…
What do People Expect From a Mayor?
Nowadays, the questions of “what is the true character of a successful mayor” and “what do people expect from mayors”…
Turkey Buys Time (and Hope) for Idlib
Turkey’s Idlib deal gave the rebels one more month to consider their options. It gave Turkey another month to make…
Winning Idlib
At this stage, the most important objective for Turkey is to solve the potential radicalization of the armed groups. If…
A Lasting Peace in the Horn of Africa?
With its strategic position for international trade and African politics, the Horn of Africa will continue to remain on the…
How Do We Remember Adnan Menderes in Contemporary Turkish Politics?
Most people still are in the opinion that Turkey owes much to Adnan Menderes due to his struggle for democracy,…
Colonial Past Haunts France (I): Torture in Algeria Finally Confessed
According to historians and newspaper archives, torture was not started by the French military during the war in Algeria. Long…
Can CHP and HDP Form an Alliance in Turkey’s 2019 Local Elections?
Even though the CHP’s strategy in local elections is not clear yet, taking into consideration discussions made, it is possible…
Does Turkey’s Idlib Resolution Work?
This is the right time for the international society to take real responsibility in order to overcome the already deepening…
Why the United States is the Main Obstacle for Democracy in the Middle East
It should be underlined that the U.S. administration’s statements of democratization in the Middle East do not reflect reality. Rather,…
Idlib and the Implications of a Shifting US Policy on Syria
With the recent U.S. appointment of James Jeffrey, the new representative for engagement on Syria, there are signs that Washington…
Lack of Communication Between Germany’s Domestic Federal Authorities?
It is this very ambivalent situation, in which the head of the federal government has serious difficulties in controlling her…
Idlib: Russia Should Compromise and the US Should Help
Defending civilians against the brutality of the Assad regime and his allies should not only be Turkey’s responsibility. The international…
Are Pre-Electoral Alliances during Turkey’s Local Elections Possible?
Nowadays, Turkey has been discussing the possibility of pre-electoral alliances in local elections. Last week, chairman of the MHP –…
