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
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.
How Greece Obstructs the Settlement of Aegean Maritime Disputes
By closing the doors to negotiation, Greece opts for pressuring Turkey through political and military backing by the US and…
China and the Middle East: Is Turkey a Gateway for a New Political Alliance?
China is ready to take a step further and broaden the scope of its integration strategies.
Food Inflation, Global Crisis, and Turkey
No doubt, meanwhile, that the future lies in food security, technology, and agriculture.
The US and China Semiconductor Rivalry: What Are the Stakes?
The US sanctions will further push China to focus on developing its own semiconductors—this may take time, but it is…