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
Notes from the Border: What Operation Olive Branch means for the Border Towns of Turkey
A young Kilis resident we came across while walking said to us: “When they [terrorists] kill, they don’t care whether…
Iran and the YPG: Friends or Foes?
During Operation Olive Branch, the YPG has used, visually confirmed, Iranian weapons. Among them are Iran-produced 107mm rockets, which were…
From CHP to HDP: a Hidden Tunnel in Turkish Politics
On the way to 2019, despite the discomfort that it creates among its voter base, Kilicdaroglu’s CHP will reintroduce old…
The AK Party-MHP Alliance and Turkey’s Presidential System
The alliance-forming process between the AK Party and the MHP also revealed another tangible outcome of the presidential system: reconciliation…
US Support to YPG: Violation of US National Law
The support the U.S. administration provides to the offshoots of the PKK constitutes serious contradictions and casts doubts on the…
What to Expect for the Turkish Economy in 2018
Turkey will enter 2019, a year with two critical elections, much stronger if economic growth continues and certain improvements are…
A Divided Europe and Turkey
Hesitant behavior displayed by European countries with regard to the terror groups that target Turkey illustrates the fact that they…
Where does Iran and Russia stand in Afrin?
Iran’s red lines concerning intervention in Syria are the presence of the regime and the securing of the resistance line.…
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…
