How Does China View the Muslim World?
When China’s rulers feel that control is slipping through their fingers, they focus on two nemeses that seem to generate the deepest troubles: the United States and the Islamic world.
Opinion
Shockwaves of the Syrian Conflict in Europe: The Price of Standing Aside
The EU politics towards the Syrian crisis has not been a sustainable one as they continuously attempt turning a deaf…
What will the Presidential System Bring to the Turkish Economy?
As we countdown the days towards the referendum, the process of changes that may come from the Presidency system have…
Melian Dialogue and Six Years of Civil War in Syria
Rules of international politics are often heartbreaking. The Syrian civil war has been an instance where the world has witnessed…
How Undemocratic Europe Can Be: The Examples of Germany and the Netherlands
It is becoming more and more obvious, what would happen if an EU national politician would be detained in Turkey.…
Sultans of Democracy Demand the Head of Erdoğan
Anti-West sentiments increase among millions of supporters of Erdoğan and even those who oppose him. This rising hate is not…
Turkey is Consolidating its Power While Facing Newly Shaped Multidimensional Threats in Syria
It seems that the US foreign policy priorities happen to line up with PYD which causes ramping up of divergence…
Sovereign Wealth Funds and Turkey
The newly established Turkish SWF seems to have a historical chance to become a good example not only for other…
The Lost Human Capital of 28 February 1997: Post-modern Coup Turkey
Lessons must be taken from the mistakes of the past, and from the impact of the headscarf ban, which resulted…
Impunity for Hate Rising in Europe
In these times of immense hate and violent propaganda, a strong application of law is indispensable. If we fail to…
Towards a New Strategic Partnership between Turkey and the Gulf?
The close cooperation between Turkey and the Gulf countries on issues like Syria, DAESH, Iran and regional stability will yield…
Cooperating with Assad Could Cost the YPG
Turkish authorities and Syrian rebels signaled that they will go for Manbij and it is not for sure if the…
Paranoia and Propaganda: Russia’s Role in European Elections
Former president of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy, in his recent interview to France Inter TV, became a complainant…
The Curriculum Debate: Has Positivism left Any Reason for Humankind?
In Turkey today, there are discussion about how children should be taught the theory of evolution. Those calling for teaching…
Trump, Media, Journalism Ethics and “Others”
The American media establishment should take an equitable and broadminded approach for all and that it should raise the flag…
National Reconciliation in Iraq: Opportunities and Challenges
Iraq has a chance to achieve a much needed national reconciliation, if political groups exhibit a true will to do…
The Trump Effect on the Global Energy Game and Turkey’s Role
Although it is difficult to foresee the future energy policies of the new US administration, there are clear signals that…
What’s Turkey’s New Wealth Fund?
Turkey, which wants to decrease its external dependency on energy, attaches a great deal of importance to TWF. The fund…
Between Anger and Sympathy: European and North American Foreign Fighters in the YPG
For the European and North American volunteers, both the reasons to join and desert the YPG vary. And it seems…
