China Expresses Concern after Military Bases Agreement between the US and the Philippines
Four new military bases of the American army in the Philippines will be located in “strategic” locations.
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YPG’s Foreign Fighters: Volunteers or Terrorists?
Western governments should take the issue of FTF returnees of the YPG seriously at least for the sake of their…
Turkey as a Rising Actor in Global Arms Exports
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute although the U.S., Russia, France, Germany, and Russia constitute 75% of global…
Turkey’s S-400 Deal: The Last Straw that Breaks the Camel’s Back in US-Turkey Relations?
Turkey’s purchase of S-400s from Russia is more than a simple choice. It’s a strategic choice that might re-shape Turkey’s…
Once Renowned for its Beauty, My Home Today Becomes a Bloody Battleground
Once known for its extraordinary beauty, the valley of Kashmir today hosts one of the biggest, bloodiest and brutal military…
Islam in the UAE’s Foreign Policy
The UAE utilizes Islam to strengthen its regime’s legitimacy, compete with rival states’ visions for Islamic leadership, and project an…
Ghosts of the Arab Revolutions Haunt Algeria
Ghost of Arab revolutions will continue to haunt the oppressive regimes in the Arab world, despite their counter-revolutionary attempts.
Undemocratic But Democratic: How the Global Hegemony Is Maintained through Coups
Speaking to New York Times, a senior officer who has worked in the Venezuelan military confessed that they negotiated with…
Ambivalent Policies and the Loss of Western Values
Norbert Röttgen, Germany’s Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, described the Venezuelan President Maduro as a dictator while German foreign…
22 Years On: Turkey’s Post-Modern Coup
On the 22nd anniversary of the February 28 coup, Turkey is at an important stage on the road of democratization.…
Who Will Shape the Politics of Singapore?
Changes occurring in Singapore’s political realm should not be evaluated alone but should be taken into consideration with regional and…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Blackface in Fashion: Attention Seeking or Institutional Racism?
Fashion has the power to turn worn out pieces into highly demanded top trends with only a few small touchups,…
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…
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…