Libyans Themselves Are Best Suited to Handle Their Problems
It is time for Libyans to handle their problems internally on their own. The existence of various actors and military groups in the country might adversely affect the transition process.
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Anti-Turkey Cartoon by Geert Wilders Has a Backstory in the Netherlands
On the evening of the Netherland’s NCTV report was leaked to the media, Geert Wilders published a cartoon on Twitter…
Greek Refugee Camps Lack the Minimum Standards for Human Life
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor, Greek refugee camps lack the minimum standards for human life and refugees and…
How Free Is Freedom of Expression? Zoom Cracks Down on Public Debate on Palestine
The Zoom cancellation of pro-Palestinian events is part of a larger campaign to crack down on free speech on Palestine…
Balkan Daesh Fighters in Numbers
Some of the highest numbers of foreign fighters joining Daesh came from the Balkans, and these states now face the…
The Turkish-Libyan Maritime Deal: What Are the Implications?
The maritime deal has significantly redrawn boundaries within the Eastern Mediterranean, and will strengthen Turkey’s position in ongoing negotiations in…
Bosnian Genocide Denier Peter Handke Receives Nobel Prize in Literature
Despite strong international criticism, the Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to Austrian author Peter Handke. Handke’s open denial of…
Iraq suspends military operations in disputed regions
On Saturday an Iraqi army officer confirmed that Iraqi federal forces have obtained 40 oil wells from the Kurdish Peshmerga…
EU needs Turkey more, says ex-enlargement chief
The ex-chief criticized the selective approach to terrorist organizations, stating that “All terrorist groups must face the same treatment and…
Turkey to lead on humanitarian assistance
In comparison to the U.S., which spent $6.3 billion on humanitarian aid, Turkey spent $6 billion in 2016.
Iraq PM: referendum results must be “entirely annulled”
“We warned them [the KRG] not to hold the poll, but to no avail,” he said.
Irreversible damage caused by the KRG
“Regardless of whatever decision the northern Iraqi administration takes, the point we reach today clearly shows that any decision they…
Turkey expects record third quarter growth
“In the third quarter, Turkey will most probably be the fastest-growing country in the G-20.”
Independence put on hold
Amid the military operation conducted by the central Baghdad administration in Kirkuk, the KRG administration proposed on Wednesday to freeze…
Turkey praised for its humanitarian efforts
Filippo Grandi addressed Turkey as a “generous humanitarian donor,” following its pledge to spend $50 million on supporting Rohingya refuges.
Turkey still awaits extradition of Fetullah Gulen
According to the extradition treaty, which was signed in 1979 and came to force in 1981, both countries are obliged…
Barzani is losing political legitimacy
Speaking at a news conference party spokesman Shorsh Haji stated: “They have to resign from their posts. At the same…
The US refuses to extradite a terrorist
The extradition treaty between Turkey and the US, which was signed in 1978 and came into force two years later,…
Barzani loses power step by step
“The court views Rasul’s statements as a kind of incitement against the Iraqi Armed Forces,” it added, noting that the…
Iraq forces take control of Kirkuk
While no detailed information was provided, on Tuesday, a ministry spokesman announced that all oil fields and facilities in Kirkuk…
Turkish troops in Idlib, Syria
According to the statement released by the TSK, the de-escalation zones were created in order to “enhance the effectiveness of…
John Bass: the sole reason for the Turkey-US visa spat?
Erdogan added: “What a shame if the United States of America is being governed by an ambassador in Ankara. Because…
5 days since the US-Turkey visa suspension row
Speaking at a meeting with provincial governors at Cankaya Palace, PM said “We hope that relations between the two allies…
