NATO Emphasizes Unity without Consensus but China May Change This
he NATO Summit in London has ended, but its outcomes are still a main topic of discussion for member countries.
Has the End of Merkel’s Coalition Come in Germany?
his past Saturday, the junior partner of the coalition government, the Social Democrats (SPD) announced the party’s election of its new co-leaders Norbert Walter-Borjans and Saskia Esken.
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
n November 13, 2019, upon the invitation of U.
Can NATO Still Fulfill Its Purpose After 70 Years?
s the NATO summit celebrates the organization’s 70th anniversary this week in London, this summit will not only discuss ongoing security issues, but unlike previous meetings will also include a more in-depth discussion on the future of NATO itself.
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), institutionalized in 1981 at the height of the Iraq-Iran war, was created to provide a unified security umbrella to the bloc’s micro-states who find themselves unable to face powerful political and economic challenges.
‘Happiness Means Fighting’: Haluk Bilginer’s Long Road to Emmy Award
Famous Turkish Actor Haluk Bilginer won the Best Performance by an Actor award at the 47th International Emmy Awards.
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
n France, nobody in public would dare to say “I hate the Jewish religion and when I see a man wearing a skull cap I want to get off the bus.
Who Was James Le Mesurier of the White Helmets?
He was a backer of the Syrian Civil Defense Agency, more commonly known as the ‘White Helmets’.
Mazloum Kobani Is Becoming another Thorn in US-Turkey Relations
During Turkey's Operation Peace Spring in the north of Syria, US President Donald Trump sent an unpleasant letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that was later returned to him during Erdoğan’s visit to the White House.
All Eyes Are on Kramp-Karrenbauer But Merz Waits in the Shadows
he 32nd federal party convention of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) will be held in East Germany's city of Leipzig this upcoming Friday and Saturday (22-23 November).
Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump
espite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying that US troops are staying in Syria in order to 'secure the oil', data indicates that Syria has no remarkable oil reserves.
Does Germany’s Political System Need Fundamental Reform?
Among them is Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Peter Altmaier, a close ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Who Represents the Kurdish People?
onths have passed since the beginning of the sit-in protests of Kurdish mothers in front of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Diyarbakır provincial office.
Europe’s Response to Turkey’s Military Operation is Less About Security and More About Prejudice
peration Peace Spring launched by Turkey last month with the aim of securing its border with Syria against the threat posed by terrorist organizations such as the YPG and Daesh aroused very strong reactions in the international community, and especially within the European Union.
SPD’s Uninspiring Elections Will Lead to No Change
he Social Democrats of Germany are still searching for dual-leadership from which they hope to escape from the party’s current lack of perspective and prospects.
The Changing Dimensions of Turkey’s Counterterrorism Policy
Rapoport, a name often referenced in literature on terrorism, explains modern terrorism using a “four waves” theory based on models of political violence that change over the course of history.
Germany’s Safe Zone Proposal: A Failed Move for Domestic Ambitions
ast Monday, Germany’s Defense Minister and Chairperson of the Christian Democrats (CDU), Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (AKK), surprisingly raised a proposal for an internationally controlled safe zone in northern Syria.
Why Does Iran Fail to Grasp Turkey’s Security Concerns in Syria?
n 9 October, 2019 the Turkish Armed Forces and the Syrian National Army launched a joint military operation in the east of the Euphrates against the YPG, the Syrian extension of the PKK terrorist organization.
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.
