Gaza and Trump 2.0
Trump and Netanyahu can finally kill the concept of an independent Palestinian state, part of the ultimate “Art of the Deal.”
Opinion
Easier Said than Done: What does “2023 Vision Document” Promise for Turkey’s Foreign Language Teaching?
The 2023 Vision Document has really created a vision. However, we should make a priority list and fulfill the responsibilities…
Abiy Ahmed: America’s Checkmate in East Africa’s Geopolitical Chessboard
Abiy Ahmed’s foreign policy reforms and the peace breeze sweeping the Horn of Africa is commendable and long-waited but the…
What does Turkey’s Map of Political Alliances Look Like for the Upcoming Local Elections?
What makes the upcoming local elections more important than a simple vote to determine local administrators is the fact that…
Time to Invest in Turkey?
The sharp depreciation of the Turkish Lira (TL) has made the value of Turkish assets cheaper, creating profitable investment opportunities…
US-Saudi Relations in a New Perspective
President Trump has been clear that human rights and democracy promotion do not form part of his foreign policy agenda.…
Does Quadruple Talk in Istanbul Signal Peace for Syria?
One way to prevent a regime coalition offensive in Idlib would be if the U.S. stepped in. If the U.S.…
Turkish Politics After the Student Oath Debate
In the “Old Turkey,” to use the term coined by the AK Party, courts often examined the “aptness” of government…
Geopolitics of the Khashoggi Murder
If Trump decides to retreat MbS because of his brutality, which is unlikely to happen, it will not be a…
Are the Fault Lines in the Global Economy Starting to Crack Again?
The world is switching from pure globalism to one in which countries will try to protect their own industries as…
The US-Iran Scramble for post-Abadi Iraq: How Will Turkey be Affected?
What will be Trump’s forthcoming strategy to contain Iran’s expansionist policy in the Middle East? If Trump’s policy is to…
Amid Worldwide Hypocrisy, Turkey becomes the Global Paragon of Humanity and Hospitality
Whilst refugees, or the threat thereof, has become a political leverage to win elections in many European countries left and…
Will Turkey’s Activism for Culture change its Negative Image in Europe?
But will all this activism and enthusiasm at different levels – a veritable craze for UNESCO – be enough to…
Protectionism, Trade Wars and Trump’s Political Motives
Triggered by various motives, Trump’s protectionist policies against Mexico, Canada, China, the EU, and Turkey, hurts the conventional political economy…
Contemporary Islamic Art and The Jameel Prize 2018
The Jameel Prize is ‘an award for contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition’ and is currently on view…
Idlib: Russia Should Compromise and the US Should Help
Defending civilians against the brutality of the Assad regime and his allies should not only be Turkey’s responsibility. The international…
Trump’s Executive Order to Institute Sanctions Against Iran: Are They Back on the Rails?
It is fair to state that the Trump administration is desirous of punishing the Iranian regime. However, the administration’s tough…
Trump’s Sanctions Strategy and the Andrew Brunson Case
It is reported that the scope of sanctions against Turkish officials may broaden, including many more individuals and entities. It…
How Can an Evangelical Pastor Influence Turkey–US Relations?
A 50-year-old evangelical pastor of the Izmir Resurrection Church has been living in Turkey since 1993. He has now become…
