Chilean Adoptees in Sweden Searching for their Roots and Waiting for Justice
“Sometimes I feel robbed over a life I should have had. Over a family I might have had. I don’t feel like a whole person.”
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Reign of Terror in Northern Syria: Displacement Routine by the PYD
The PYD, under U.S. military and diplomatic protection, has committed vast human rights violations ranging from arming children to training…
Is Operation Olive Branch a Threat for the Stability of the Turkish Economy?
Striking a blow against terrorist organizations is crucial to maintain not only political stability, but also economic stability. Finance Minister…
The Rise of Bitcoin and its Ambiguous Future
Cryptocurrencies are an important component of the great digital transformation. As discussed in various circles, Bitcoin and similar currencies might…
What will Turkey Face during the Afrin Operation?
In addition to the military difficulties to be embraced, Turkey has to ready itself for a propaganda war with the…
Operation Olive Branch: Direct Intervention, Indirect Message
Operation Olive Branch must be assessed in two aspects: the role of the operation in Turkey’s counter-terrorism policy and Ankara’s…
What does Afrin mean for Turkey’s War on Terror?
Turkey’s first goal is to minimize the PKK’s presence and capacity and force it to withdraw from the areas it…
Everything about Operation Olive Branch
Land forces of the TSK and FSA will simultaneously penetrate the defense lines of the PKK/YPG on the southern and…
Why are Syrian Rebels Losing Ground in Idlib?
While the Syrian opposition enjoyed important support within Syrian society, HTS is logically viewed as Al-Qaeda – a group that…
The Transformation of Money and Blockchain Technology
It is argued that blockchain, the underlying element of digital currencies, will have the most impact on our lives in…
A Charm Offensive: Turkey and France Reset Relations
Both leaders need one another. Macron can gain regional and global stature via Turkey; Turkey can gain renewed influence in…
Why Interpersonal Violence is a Global Issue
Interpersonal violence needs to be taken into consideration on a serious level as it can result in not only lifelong…
Towards a more Realistic German Foreign Policy?
Rather than radical changes, small yet realistic steps can be taken in German foreign policy in order to re-establish relations…
Trump, the Israeli Lobby and Christian Zionism
“I said, ‘If you look at 1917, it was a Jubilee Year, and the Balfour Amendment came, and then in…
Re-shaping the Middle East? Israel-backed UAE-Saudi Alliance
The failure of the Saudi-UAE axis in regards to the Jerusalem issue illustrates the fact that this group is in…
The EU-Africa Summit: Africa Deserves Better
Summarized in President Erdogan’s words, – “Many people in the world associate the African continent with extreme poverty, violent conflict and…
Diplomacy to Compensate International Inequality: UN Jerusalem Vote
Turkey achieved what the U.S. – who has immense diplomatic power – could not do. Through its effective diplomatic efforts,…
The End of US Hegemony in World Politics? Trump’s Security Doctrine
The seed of crisis sown during the Obama era has blossomed with Trump’s rise to power and the National Security…
A Pending Threat for the West: Foreign Fighters in the YPG
Battle-hardened veterans who have fought within the ranks of the YPG may wait for a crisis or for a war…
