Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Israel-Iran Escalation: War or Diplomacy?
Saudi Arabia, caught in uncertainty, views an Israeli Iranian war as ill-timed, neutrality as uncomfortable, and descent into the fray as inevitable.
Politics
Candidate or Political Party? Who will the Turkish Public Choose in Local Elections?
It is important to understand the transformation of the “urban” in the last decade in order to understand the boundaries…
A Textbook Example: How the Gulenist Cult Became a Terrorist Organization
If terror is the use of violence by non-state actors targeting civilians in order to achieve their political objectives, Gulenists…
Turkey and Germany set to revive relations after Erdogan’s visit to Germany
In a joint conference held in Germany on Friday, President Erdoğan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed bilateral relations. Both…
The False Promise of the United Nations
In order to start a new initiative for UN reform, the UNGA should question President Trump’s speech as it reveals…
Turkey Seeks a New Status in International Politics
The question of whether Turkey will live up to its claim of being a great power in coming years is…
Where is Turkey’s foreign policy leading to?
“Ankara wants to form relationships based on mutual interdependence. Who ever is close to this idea, then Turkey will form…
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…
