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
Military and Economic Measures tabled against the KRG
With the rights arising from the 1926 Treaty of Ankara, Turkey is expected to exercise pressure on the Iraqi central…
The Medium-Term Program and the Future of the Turkish Economy
The Turkish economy grew by about 5.2 percent in the first half of this year, making Turkey the third fastest…
German Federal Elections: Reality ultimately reached Berlin
If a country accepts that right-wing extremists entered the parliament due to 890.000 refugees who came to Germany, what will…
Possible Civil War Scenarios in Iraq following the KRG Referendum
The PYD stated that they would be ready to perform their duty at a possible conflict in Kirkuk, which clearly…
Instability awaiting post-election Germany
In an attempt to increase economic and political pressure on Turkey by claiming that Ankara only understands from stern language,…
Inside Northern Iraq: Hope and Despair are Side by Side
Threats of sanctions combined with sharp remarks by Ankara, Tehran and Baghdad along with attacks and escalated tensions in Kirkuk…
What does the referendum in Northern Iraq mean for Turkey and the Middle East?
For Turkey, who accomplished a great deal in her fight against the PKK within domestic borders, it is unacceptable for…
The KRG’s Independence Bid Spells Trouble
An independent Iraqi Kurdistan would probably lead to yet another round of conflict in Iraq’s never-ending civil war. In the…
Time to Reform the United Nations
…Each and every permanent member of the Council is, to the disappointment of the world community, legally capable of sabotaging…
Setting an Example: Turkey’s lead on humanitarian aid
The power relations that were formed during the colonial era remain stable today. When we talk of humanitarian crisis, deprivation…
How DAESH uses Drones in the Battlefield
Drones that were first used for reconnaissance and surveillance activities on a tactical level in Iraq and Syria are now…
What does Turkey want in Iraq?
The fundamental reason for Ankara’s close interest in Iraq is the country’s failure to ensure security within its own territory…
Uniting the Syrian Rebel Factions
As long as the support is not united under one structure, which will benefit the interim government, the Syrian opposition…
The Kurdish Quest for Independence in Iraq and its Repercussions for Turkey and the Region
As the referendum day is coming closer, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) shows no sign of stepping back despite disputes…
The Plural States of Cinema in Turkey
Yeşilçam cinema was a particular mode of filmmaking which had developed its own unique, homegrown film language, utterly different from…
The Operation Euphrates Shield: A Joint Military Campaign in a Foreign Land
The Operation Euphrates Shield requires continual learning for conventional and hybrid threat operations, moving beyond high-level skills and standard procedures.
Turkey’s Balance of Power Politics in the Axis of Europe, US, and Russia
Today, the most prominent threats to Turkey’s security emerges from the current policies of the U.S. and German governments. So…
The White House Intrigue
Trump will continue to pull the brakes on any figure that might begin to overshadow him, just like he did…
