A Turkish-Italian Alliance on Libya?
The Euro-Atlantic security is guaranteed by NATO, EU, “common values” and strong economic and cultural ties.
How the UAE’s Lobbying Instrument Works Abroad
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively resorting to means such as lobbying to attain the power and reputation it…
Communal India: Past, Present and Future
India matters now because of its potential status as global power and player- and with that title comes more media coverage, scrutiny and potential critique at the abhorrent policies and discriminatory directions against Muslims (both from outside and within the country) that have been building for decades.
The Right to Blaspheme, the Mila Case, and Islamophobia in France
Instead of criticizing the incident’s Islamophobic outbursts, he criticized the anti-racist and anti-discriminatory organizations for not supporting Mila in response to the derogatory comments Mila received on social media like “dirty French.
The Story of An Impeached-Yet-Still-Winning President: Donald J. Trump
On this day, the Senate was turned into a court as the Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in as the “head of the court”, and the senators were sworn in as the “jury”.
Balkan Daesh Fighters in Numbers
The Ministry of Interior and the Albanian National CVE Coordinator reported that the number of Daesh fighters from Albania dropped to 0 in 2015.
The Turkish-Libyan Maritime Deal: What Are the Implications?
The reactions of the opposing states caught the attention of NATO who held a meeting in London to discuss the issue and was attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
” The primary question that TASS focused on in regards to the meeting between the two leaders, was whether Turkey’s position in the NATO alliance would change.
‘Happiness Means Fighting’: Haluk Bilginer’s Long Road to Emmy Award
Turkish Actor Haluk Bilginer won the Best Actor award at the 47th International Emmy Awards, for his performance in the…
French-German Tension May Create Deep Divisions in Europe
The first disagreement became public when France’s president spoke of the “brain death” of NATO and also indirectly questioned the military alliance’s commitment to collective defense.
Islamophobia Is Now a Source of Pride in France
For example, while Françoise Laborde, senator of the Radical Left Party said “I like being called an Islamophobe”, there are others like journalist Oliver Rolin that used other methods to demonstrate this.
Mazloum Kobani Is Becoming another Thorn in US-Turkey Relations
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Following this crucial meeting that some Republican Senators also attended, some specialists commented about Kobani's possible Washington trip.
All Eyes Are on Kramp-Karrenbauer But Merz Waits in the Shadows
Merz prefers to officially support Kramp-Karrenbauer while simultaneously continuing to appear as an alternative in any future leadership crisis, something…
Washington Meeting Is a Promising Step to Repair Strained Relations
After the meeting, Senator Lindsey Graham emphasized that lawmakers should not “sugarcoat history or try to rewrite it” and moved to block its passage in the Senate.
Europe’s Response to Turkey’s Military Operation is Less About Security and More About Prejudice
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Nevertheless, EU nations succeeded in banning arms sales to Ankara, marking the first time such a move was made against a partner and a NATO ally.
The Changing Dimensions of Turkey’s Counterterrorism Policy
Conflicts of interest with other NATO allies, particularly with the U.
Germany’s Safe Zone Proposal: A Failed Move for Domestic Ambitions
One day following her public proposal, AKK did not receive the hoped for support from other NATO defense ministers.
Defense, Trade and Foreign Policy: An Interview with CAST Director Ruslan Pukhov
hen Turkey purchased the S-400 missile defense system from Russia it created a diplomatic furor among some NATO allies, primarily the US, that saw the decision as a threat to NATO solidarity.
Operation Peace Spring was an Obligation to Turkey’s Sovereignty
This signaled the first public affirmation of the need to prioritize Turkey’s security needs as a NATO ally.
Wilfully Ignorant? Western Objections to Turkey Are Not Based On Facts But Prejudice
It is so strange that Turkey’s security concerns emanating from the PKK terror threat over four consecutive decades are not properly addressed, and that neither NATO allies nor Western journalists or think-tankers paid due attention to the subject except a few thoughtful exceptions (I>; II).
