Turkey’s Defense Is Getting Stronger Even Without the American F16s
Having state-of-the-art fighters is a good advantage for an army but they are not enough to win a war.
Politics
Damage Control in Turkey-US Relations
One of the most fundamental things that the Turkish administration should be aware of is the fact that under the…
Can workers of Western media outlets tell their children how and why they appreciate a terrorist organization?
Deliberately chosen images, twisted headlines and the use of passive voice are provided in order to give the impression that…
Canada as the latest “victim” of Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy aggression
Saudi Arabia’s harsh responses during the crisis with Qatar and Canada is an important indicator of how aggressive Mohammad bin…
Evangelicals and the messianic character of US foreign policy
Of course, the threat is not because evangelicals believe in seven curses that will appear as signs of the apocalypse,…
Dangerous Aspirations: Germany as a New Nuclear Power?
That the debate about Germany’s potential aim to have its own nuclear weapon coincides with the nationalist trend in the…
Iran Sanctions Promise More Trouble for Turkey-US Relations
Finding a comprehensive solution to the standoff with Iran would remove a significant source of tension from the region but…
When a Super Power goes Rogue, Everything goes Wrong
The only hope for a new start is Trump’s unpredictability. Another u-turn in American policies toward Turkey can save a…
Party Factions and Power Blocks within the CHP
If the internal political rivalry within CHP continues, the party will have to pay a heavy price of losing more…
The Unnamed War in Turkey-US Relations
Pence’s expressions, relationships, and foreign policy engagements lie in the heart of evangelist political existence. The cases of Pastor Brunson…
Trump’s Sanctions Strategy and the Andrew Brunson Case
It is reported that the scope of sanctions against Turkish officials may broaden, including many more individuals and entities. It…
Brunson case fails to malign Turkey’s religious tolerance as religious leaders convene
A declaration signed by religious minority leaders in Turkey highlighted that recently political statements and news pervading public domain baselessly…
Overcoming the Political Crisis in Tunisia: National Consensus and the Role of the Ennahda Movement
It is of great importance that Ennahda and other Tunisian political groups show a unified front against foreign intervention in…
Bulent Ortacgil: “Whether we support the ruling party or the opposition, we need to reconcile”
Turkey’s famous musician Bulent Ortacgil spoke about how he sees “Turkey as a role model for other Muslim countries.”
Useful for Germany? Largest FETO Getaway on the Spotlight
Germany’s reluctance to extradite coup plotters, failure to acknowledge the criminal status of FETO and open condoning of FETO atrocities…
Erdogan’s visit to Africa promises future collaboration
At the end of the visit, Erdogan shared his thoughts on Twitter: “I would like to thank all the leaders…
Social Democracy is a Distant Island: Should CHP Dissolve Itself?
As one pro-CHP surveyor once stated; “even if Ismet Inonu or Bulent Ecevit were to lead the party today, its…
