The Fall of an Autocrat: Dawn of a New Era in Bangladesh?
The dynamics of the student-led national protests in Bangladesh have opened the doors to what it means to be a Bengali today.
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If the US has Trump, France has a Myriad of Trumps
Millions of Afghans, Iraqis, Syrians and others in the Middle East are struggling to survive in their respective countries or…
US Elections: A Game without Winners for Muslims?
Trump is factually wrong, clearly xenophobic and dysfunctional policy-wise. These facts, on the other hand, should not suggest that Hillary…
Why Europe is increasingly irrelevant to the Middle East
From the moment the Mosul operation started, multiple officials from the European Union made statements expressing their concern for European…
Much Ado About Nothing! Islamophobes and Racists, don’t be Afraid!
Unfortunately, it seems that little has changed for the 6 million Muslims living in France. The racist vein of the…
The “Unpopular Peace”: The Colombian and Turkish Experiences
Public diplomacy and a communication strategy are critical pillars of any successful peace process. In many instances, traumas and memories…
The Fear of Decline: Cultural Pessimism in Europe
Such cultural pessimism has been revived by the advocates of the new right wing in Europe. For more than a…
Failed Coups and Their Aftermaths: European Examples
Spain and Greece followed the same path in the transition to democracy after a failed coup. The EU made some…
Is German Law Being Politicized?
Although the refugee deal between Turkey and the European Union demonstrated that both partners needed each other, the “Böhmermann-case”, the…
The European Paradox: Between Islamophilia and Islamophobia
The rise of Islamophobia is not just a symptom of the new world disorder: it could also announce the end…
Brexit and Re-discussing European Democracy
Great Britain’s decision to leave the EU is not only a turning point in Europe’s history but also a huge…
Deficits of Freedom of Expression in Germany
The court decision proves that the poem itself is a criminal act in the form of an insult, without a…
Reforming the UN Security Council: A Global Necessity
As one of the founding members of the UN, Turkey will continue to keep the UN at the center of…
OIC Economy: In Search of a Concrete Solidarity
OIC countries like Turkey, which have diversified industries, have the potential to perform a critical role in leading investment and…
Diyanet Center of America: An Architectural Quest for Identity
A visitor of the Diyanet Center in Maryland notes that the mosque is already filled with Muslims from various backgrounds,…
Economic Governance and Central Banking after the Crisis: Between Strategic Planning and Liberalism
It would be a grave mistake to perceive attempts at “neo-planning in central banking” as exceptional aberrations from the neoliberal…
Downing of the Russian Jet, the Syrian Civil War and Turkish-Russian Relations
Russia’s heavy military intervention in Syria in the Fall of 2015 can be interpreted as part of a broader escalation…
