Gaza and Trump 2.0
Trump and Netanyahu can finally kill the concept of an independent Palestinian state, part of the ultimate “Art of the Deal.”
Politics
US Policy Towards Syria: A Tangled Mess of Bilateral Negotiations
Conditions in Northern Syria may force Turkey to follow “first act then deal” option.
Is the UK Wrong for Stripping ex-ISIS Bride of Citizenship?
Begum’s UK citizenship annulment may seem racist and even be illegal. But it’s the least ‘extremist’ of much needed measures…
Germany’s New Strategy Against the PKK or Just Temporary Steps?
Germany needs to start an actual struggle against all potential PKK components flourished in Germany once and for all.
Turkey Seeks for an Effective Public Dispute Resolution Mechanism
The Ombudsman Institution can be a chance to provide more transparency, collaboration, and problem-solving in Turkey’s state structure under the…
FETO’s Efforts to Make Albania a Safe Haven
The status of FETO in Albania will be a determinant of future relations with Turkey, which carries a risk of…
How the Egypt’s Judiciary is Aiding the Sisi Regime to Maintain its Oppression
Since Sisi assumed power, the Egyptian judiciary has served to legitimate and facilitate the authoritarian rule. Other than a feigned…
The US-Iran Rivalry in Iraq May Cause Another Popular Uprising
The U.S. administration has two options in Iraq: either to back track Trump’s harsh rhetoric on Iran and Iraq and…
Egypt’s Rise in the African Political Landscape: A Regional Power?
Egypt is regaining its powerful position in Africa’s political, social, and economic landscape. A reason behind Egypt’s renewed interest in…
Anti-Refugee Sentiment Ahead of Turkey’s Local Elections
In the run up to the local elections to be held on March 31, anti-refugee rhetoric targeting Syrian refugees have…
Is Germany Intervening in the Internal Affairs of Venezuela?
The report published by Wissenschaftlicher Dienst des Bundestages stresses the fact that the German parliament’s decision to recognize Guaidó as the interim…
A Safe Zone in Northern Syria is a Must for Turkey
If the U.S. and Turkey can work together on establishing a safe zone in northern Syria with the goal of…
Who is Concerned about Turkey’s Military Capacity in Greece?
The most important disputes between Greece and Turkey are the maritime borders in the Aegean Sea, which still remains unclear…
Is it Possible for Turkey to Mediate the Venezuelan Crisis?
All scenarios in the Venezuelan case propose victory or defeat of one side of the conflict. Under current conditions, the…
Hunger Strikes for the PKK’s Imprisoned Leader Ocalan
HDP and its predecessors have long followed and supported Ocalan. Sometimes, they argued that Ocalan was being poisoned, sometimes tortured.…
Is the Turkish Opposition Really an Alternative?
Despite the rising public displeasure with the existing ruling power, the opposition seems to fail to offer itself as an…
Cyprus in the Midst of Shifting Tides in the Mediterranean Gas Competition
At the expense of the Turkish Cypriots, a group of seven European Union member states declared their support for the…
Pope’s Visit to the UAE Won’t Help Human Rights in the Region
The United Arab Emirates wanted to use the Pope’s visit to improve its global image, which has recently been damaged…
Fouad Siniora: The Arab world desperately needs new approaches
“The world is increasingly becoming chaotic, where power relations are less clear, universal values are being eroded and the rule…
