When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
Over the span of 125 years, the concept of terrorism changed its meaning from “almost acceptable” to “unacceptable” and “purely evil”.
Opinion
Was July 15th a Controlled Coup Attempt?
The main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has made an allegation this week; actually, it would be…
The Headscarf Decision of the European Court of Justice
The discourses of Islamophobic parties and politicians whose influence has been increased throughout Europe are effecting all European institutions, including…
Is Islamophobia the New Antisemitism?
On the whole, there are many more concrete similarities between the hatreds of Jews and Muslims than just that they…
Hezbollah gains Ground in Syria While Humanitarian Tragedy Floats in Damascus
Obviously, peace talks, whether held in Geneva or Astana, will bolster the truce in the near future, so in a…
What the Referendum’s “Yes” means for Europe’s “No”
The Turkish issue has taken up so much space in European politics and the public agenda, combined with the fact…
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…
