Gaza and Trump 2.0
Trump and Netanyahu can finally kill the concept of an independent Palestinian state, part of the ultimate “Art of the Deal.”
Opinion
The Intertwinement of Three Tales: Minimum Wage, Income Inequality, and Unemployment
In an ideal world and a fair business environment, minimum wages could be abolished and the market would set the…
Turkey’s Right to Self-Defense Requires Cross-Border Operations in Syria and Iraq
Since 2015, a total of 764 mortar attacks, rockets, and missiles have been fired from Syrian territory, targeting Turkey’s populous…
Turkish-Ukrainian Defense Cooperation: Drones, Engines, and More
The Russia-Ukraine War was a stark reminder for Turkey that complex aerospace and defense programs are important assets in foreign…
The Shaping of Sino-GCC Relations: Economic Alliance or More?
China’s engagement with the Gulf countries will not only continue in the economic field but will expand.
The Hedgehog’s Dilemma: Turkey’s Position between the West and Russia After the Invasion of Ukraine
The international system’s multipolar nature gives Turkey a stronger hand in pursuing its balancing strategy.
Israel Is the Perpetual Loser of the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Israeli media crews were surprised by the treatment they received at the World Cup.
How Realistic Is It to Go Retro in Turkey-Syria Relations?
Compelling factors and actors push Turkey and Syria into a rapprochement course, but the facts on the ground may impede…
How I Saw the Light in Gaza during my United States Trip
Visiting the United States again over the years has led to important observations of how domestic politics and foreign policy…
Why We Should Immediately Switch from Conventional to Sustainable Agriculture
Conventional agriculture cannot meet the needs of the current population without compromising environmental integrity.
Time to Think Deeper about the PYD’s Istiklal Street Terror Attack
Al-Bashir is of Afro-Arab Syrian origin, and her involvement in a terror attack was intended to provoke the Turkish public.
In the Aftermath of the U.S. Midterm Elections: Is the Discourse on Palestine Shifting?
What is more important than the results in the United States midterm elections is the changing discourse on Palestine.
Turkish Thrace vs. Alexandroupolis: A New Page in the Turkey-Greece Energy Competition
Footsteps of an upcoming alternative to Alexandroupolis in Turkish Thrace are heard as Putin announced a plan to turn Turkey…
The Saudi-Backed OPEC Plus Decision: A Weapon or a Hedge?
In the worst-case scenario, the U.S. tightening will drive Saudi Arabia closer to Russia and China.
Raising the Minimum Wage Is a Slippery Slope
Taming inflation by attacking its fundamental causes could help the masses much more than increasing wages every few months.
Will the Protests Open the Path to a Regime Change in Iran?
Each new wave of protests in Iran turns more violent, lasts longer, and becomes more widespread.
Poor Countries Should Not Have to Bear the Brunt of Extravagant Wars
Nothing will worsen poverty as much as a contagion of financial meltdowns on the back of stagflation and the UN…
Europe’s Energy Crisis: Bad Luck or Myopia?
The lack of investments in the fossil fuel industry, the decommissioning of nuclear reactors, and hurried renewable power deployments plunged…
The Supremacy of Power Politics Continues Amid Russia-Ukraine War
The modus operandi of international organizations depends on the changing global power dynamics.
