Criminalizing Resistance: The UK’s Crackdown on Palestine Action
Democracies depend on dissent, protest, and the freedom to question authority. When protest is criminalized, the balance of power can shift away from citizens toward the state.
Politics
US Sanctions on Iran and their Impact on the United Arab Emirates
The U.S. decision not to include the UAE among the countries the Trump administration issued a waiver to is an…
Debunking Trump’s Myths on Saudi Arabia
Trump has gone so far in protecting Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman that Senator Bob Corker stated he never thought…
Who’s Who in the CDU Race for Presidency?
Will the new chairperson of the CDU cooperate with Angela Merkel, or will it give birth to a new power…
Walking Through the Minefields in the US-Turkey Relationship
The U.S.-Turkey relationship is going through interesting times, as both allies are willing to work through their differences despite serious…
Will the CHP Choose the Iyi Party or the HDP?
The CHP and the Iyi Party are trying to find a way to make not a broad but a limited…
To Extradite or not to Extradite Fetullah Gulen? Rumors in the Press
With various sources claiming different stories, if the Trump administration has actually considered the extradition of Fetullah Gulen, this would…
Is Europe Back to Great Power Politics?
Does the fray over European security between the U.S. and the EU demonstrate a return of Europe to great power…
Will Growing Economies By-Pass the US in Iran Sanctions?
Following the Trump administration’s sanctions on Iran, growing economies that are highly dependent on imported energy resources are in need…
How did the US give up Backing the PKK?
An article in the PKK’s newspaper “Yeni Özgür Politika,” which is published in Germany and circulates across Europe, reads: “Some…
Yemen’s Deepening Crisis and the Role of the International Community
The international community must put pressure on particularly Saudi Arabia and Iran as well as their local proxies to come…
German Media and the Problem of Proportional Representation
The problem that the media in Germany is not proportionally representative with regards to the political stances of citizens has…
Trump and the New House (of Cards)
The midterms created a split in Congress, which promises major political showdowns between the President and House Democrats. As further…
Evaluating Turkey’s Upcoming Elections: Future Scenarios
While parties have accelerated their preparations for the upcoming local elections in Turkey, their candidates and strategies are still unclear.
Does the US Bounty on PKK Leaders Mean Anything?
PKK leaders Murat Karayilan, Cemil Bayik and Duran Kalkan have been added to the U.S. ‘Reward for Justice’ list prepared…
What are the Regional Effects of Heavier Sanctions against Iran?
The possibility that Tehran might give up hope of a political resolution due to reasons such as the crippling economy…
The Dynamics Behind the Istanbul Summit
The Istanbul Summit is much more critical in terms of exposing the vital position of Turkey and Russia in the…
The End of Civil Society in Egypt: Authoritarianism Triumphs
It’s clear that the current regime in Egypt – far from any form of democratization – dragged the country into…
Will Merkel’s Depart from the CDU Spark a Debate on the German Political System?
What would be the result in German politics if the head of the executive was elected with a popular vote?…
