Turkey’s Defense Is Getting Stronger Even Without the American F16s
Having state-of-the-art fighters is a good advantage for an army but they are not enough to win a war.
Opinion
Why Iran Is Concerned with Taliban 2.0
Above all, the gravest challenge to Islamist Iran will be Islamist Afghanistan.
Calling out the UK: Pushbacks of Asylum Seekers Cannot Be Normalized
Each attempt to push asylum seekers back is morally an act of violence and legally a violation of international law…
Family Unification Law: How an Israeli Law Divides Palestinian Families
The Israeli Unification Law aims to divide Palestinians and reduce their numbers in historic Palestine under security claims.
Akinci and Turkey as a Drone Power
Akinci epitomizes Turkey’s ambitions of becoming a drone power through indigenous development of advanced technologies and the possession of highly…
Will AUKUS Be Able to Encircle China?
Indo-Pacific is about to undergo it’s most significant reorganizing since the end of the Second World War.
The EU and the PKK: Hypocrisy and Double-Standards at Large
Europe needs to address its wrongdoings in combatting terrorism. Otherwise, the PKK terror may continue to take the lives of…
Can Turkey’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy Be a Game Changer?
Turkey’s publication of the national artificial intelligence strategy is vital as it “officially” brought Turkey into the AI race.
Angela Merkel, The Leader of the Free World?
Looking at the material results of Merkel’s policies, one can claim that her patient style did not pay off.
Kurdish Mothers Resist the PKK and Fight to Get Their Children Back
It’s almost always boys and girls from economically underdeveloped areas who appear to be the victims and end up in…
Five Prominent Challenges for the Taliban
To govern, the Taliban need legitimacy from the people, international recognition, and monetary resources.
Mass Shootings in America Are Now Programmed into the System
The next mass shooting in America is expected to happen in less than 13 hours.
How Disinformation and Influence Operations Target Turkey
A recently published report on Twitter trends expose that at least 47% of local trends in Turkey and 20% of global…
Iran’s Joy Over the Taliban’s Victory in Afghanistan Will Be Short-Lived
The Taliban will now be wary of Iranian subterfuge and will crackdown vigorously against any plot against them, perhaps forming…
On Afghanistan and Legitimate Resistance: Should Hamas, Hezbollah Learn from the Taliban?
The resulting victory of the Taliban will extend well beyond the borders of Afghanistan.
Raisi’s Foreign Policy: Notes on Iran’s New Cabinet
President Raisi’s new cabinet reflects his hardline approach.
Realpolitik vs. Idealpolitik: Turkey-Gulf Re-friending after a Decade-Long Rivalry
The Middle East has proven this several times: yesterday’s enemy could be tomorrow’s ally.
The Crimean Platform: Winners, Losers, and Bystanders
Crimea Platform assembled representatives of 45 countries and international organizations leading many analysists and experts to name it as “the…
Sudan and Turkey Head towards Strategic Cooperation?
The deepening of bilateral ties will provide many strategic benefits to both Turkey and Sudan. Right now, Turkey is standing…