Kurdish Voices from Afrin Unheard in Western Media
“The western media portray all Kurds supporting the PYD. But Kurds are diverse. There are different parties, independent politicians, leftists, religious conservatives, etc.”
Security
Wagner Group Strengthens Its Hold in Africa
Vladimir Putin was asked in April 2012 in the Russian Duma about whether he supported creating a network of Russian…
Will the United States See Russia’s Bluff in Ukraine?
A strong NATO solidarity and support behind Ukraine could save it from Russian threats.
Can the Greek Strategy of Counterbalancing Turkey Work?
Greek military and diplomatic initiatives carry the risk of creating further tension in the Aegean, if Greece pushes Turkey to…
How Intelligence Agencies Turned into Foreign Policy Tools
In today’s world, intelligence service directors take an active role in the processes of foreign policy formulation.
Europe’s Syrian Slumber
Greece and Cyprus have taken a pro Assad stance to disturb Turkey, which has expanded its geopolitical prowess not only…
War Bells Ring in Ethiopia: Who Is Fighting Whom?
Ethiopia is becoming a battleground for several groups, all contributing to the country’s risk of civil war and collapse.
Russian Brinkmanship in Ukraine
Now the question is “Will Russia invade Ukraine?”
Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers
Drones, winged missiles, guided anti-armor weapons, Chinese assault rifles, Russian machine guns, snipers, rocket launchers and many others are continuously smuggled…
What Is Turkey’s Climate Change Strategy?
There is little doubt that climate change is to remain one of the top issues on the world agenda.
Saudi-Turkish Relations: A Possible Breakthrough?
Taking into consideration Turkey’s experience in Syria, Libya, and Azerbaijan and its efforts to support Saudi Arabia’s position in that…
How a Dutch Pacifist Activist Ended up on the Europol and Interpol Terrorism Lists
Non-violent political activists around the world are the target of surveillance measures by police agencies.
Israel’s Mass Surveillance of Palestinians Is More Than an Obsession
Israel monitors the Gaza Strip through unlimited numbers of cameras planted on the wall it built to keep Palestinians away.
Taiwan amidst the Emerging China – US Cold War
The next question is about a possible Sino-American clash over Taiwan with no end in sight to China’s provocations in…
Alarm Bells Ring for Bosnia-Herzegovina as Russia Meddles
Is another Bosnian Genocide a matter of time?
F-16Vs Instead of F-35s: What’s behind Turkey’s Request?
40 new F-16Vs and the upgrade of 80 fighters will certainly act as a cost-effective stopgap solution for Turkey until…
Account of Time at Guantanamo Bay: An Interview with Moazzam Begg
The ultimate thing about why I was taken into custody was primarily because of the role of British intelligence that…
Why Us? Muslims in the Netherlands Angered by Governmental Investigation
The Dutch government has asked a private agency to investigate Muslims with the knowledge of Dutch mayors, adding insult to…
To Whom It May Concern: Turkey’s Counter-Spy Operations Send Messages
MIT counter-espionage activities against Iranian, Israeli, and Russian intelligence services were deliberately revealed to the public.
