Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
The million-dollar question is whether Saudi and Emirati alignment with Russia and China presents a real shift in their relations with the United States.
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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…
Will Turkey’s “Citizenship Through Investment” Program Contribute to the Economy?
Turkey’s citizenship through investment program is expected to contribute to the country’s economic structure, especially in the inflow of foreign…
Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Equation
Even though the other states in the Eastern Mediterranean region have come out against Turkey, the country’s geo-strategic position makes…
A New Page in Turkish Higher Education: The Institutional Evaluation Era
In the last few years, Turkey has been going through a rather dynamic phase in higher education. Especially in the…
Has the Myth of the Global Village Ended Now?
There are also some other socio-political indicators that highlight the probable end of the myth of the global village: the…
The Judiciary in Turkey’s New Presidential System
The AK Party prepared the Constitutional amendment proposal that included a “Presidential System” and proposed this amendment to the Turkish…
President at Élysée Palace, Queen at Buckingham Palace!
Despite all the illegitimate attempts aiming to depose him, Erdoğan received 51.79% of the votes in the first round of…
