US Strikes do not Deliver a Syria Policy
he U.
Turkey’s Energetic Moves to Diversify its Energy Resources
he Turkish economy has been making significant progress for 15 years.
Does Pentagon’s 2019 Budget Deny Trump’s Latest Syria Statement?
President Donald Trump announced that the U.
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
fter launching the military base for more than 3000 personnel, Turkey and Qatar has decided on building a naval base at Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX), which is going to be funded by the Qatari government.
How Old is France’s Latest Syria Move?
n March 29, French President Emmanuel Macron met with leaders of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Élysée Palace.
The PKK and its Complicated Future
n the past two weeks, there have been many developments that gave us clues about how we should think about the future of the PKK in the region.
Presidential Elections in Egypt and the Future of the Authoritarian Regime
ver the past few years, the political arena in Egypt has witnessed an unprecedented period of oppression.
What does Qatari support for Turkey’s Afrin Operation mean?
he political invalidation of the Arab world has been one of the most important consequences of the recent developments in the Middle East.
Turkey-EU summit in Bulgaria ‘very important’ for ties
he upcoming Turkey-European Union (EU) summit in Bulgaria is a “very important step” in resolving issues between the EU and Turkey, according to a senior EU official on Wednesday.
YPG/PKK forced recruitment of children: Rights reports
vidence of the terrorist YPG/PKK using young children uncovered in the Turkish-led operation in Syria’s Afrin region confirms what many international rights watchdogs already reported: the terrorist recruitment of minors.
Some Myths about the YPG
One of these is that Turkey is conducting the operation because it cannot tolerate any “Kurdish” gains in northern Syria.
Multi-speed EU: Cure All Remedy or Dead End?
bout a year ago in early March of 2017 a debate kicked off in earnest which only half a decade earlier would still have resulted in its promoters at best being sidelined, at worst removed from the public eye in their respective political parties - at least with regards to this and probably all other EU-policy making related topics.
Turgut Cansever: In pursuit of wisdom through architecture
Think of the Ottoman Empire, which developed its peculiar modernity without experiencing the Tanzimat and its aftermath; this is the type of architect Turgut Cansever is," said Beşir Ayvazoğlu, a well-known Turkish literature and biographical writer, in his short commentary on Turgut Cansever (1921-2009).
The Unknown Side of Boko Haram: How a Salafi Group Spread in Historically Sufi Northern Nigeria
The insurgency has massacred thousands of people and has destroyed the entire region’s political structure and economic circulation.
Iran and the YPG: Friends or Foes?
s the U.
From CHP to HDP: a Hidden Tunnel in Turkish Politics
n May 6, 2010, around midnight, a tape was released on the internet.
Turkish security forces seize landmines in Afrin
any anti-personnel landmines, which are banned by the Ottawa Treaty, have been found in areas liberated from terrorists during the Turkish Armed Forces’ ongoing operation in Syria’s Afrin region.
Reign of Terror in Northern Syria: Displacement Routine by the PYD
he PKK’s Syrian branch, the Democratic Union Party (Partiya Yekîtiya Demokrat, PYD) has been elevated to the status of a major political actor just across the Turkish border.
PYD/PKK-Daesh cooperation in Afrin
n 20 January the Turkish Armed Forces started Operation Olive Branch, which aims to clear terrorists in the Afrin region of Syria.
Is Operation Olive Branch a Threat for the Stability of the Turkish Economy?
errorism has been affecting the Turkish economy through many channels since the 1980s.
