DAESH after Mosul
The Mosul offensive, aiming to cleanse the city of DAESH, brings to fore the question of what kind of strategy the terrorist organization is to carry out in the aftermath of losing the city.
US Elections: A Game without Winners for Muslims?
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
DAESH: Documenting a Modern Heresy, Interview with Belkıs Kılıçkaya
Since its initial broadcast, the documentary was repeatedly shown on TV and has reached thousands of people via internet.
Investing in Turkey, Investors’ Perspective: Interview with Tarek O. Al-Kasabi
What does your company do in Turkey and outside of Turkey?
My company (Rzm) invests in healthcare, IT, education, and real estate, but education and healthcare are the major focus of our business.
Turkey’s Double-Edged Strategy to Bring Regional Stability
On August 23, 2016, Turkey launched Operation Euphrates Shield in northern Syria, with the aim of fighting the terror group Daesh and expelling them from the border areas west of the Euphrates.
Re-Thinking the Human Capital Aspect of Industry
In the last few decades, most middle-income countries around the world have been unable to graduate to the high-income class.
How Did Iranians Approach the Failed Coup Attempt in Turkey?
The fine line between remembering and reliving the trauma of previous experiences can at times unwittingly be blurred, distorting the view of the past.
The End of the Turkish-American ‘Alliance’ after the Failed Coup?
In order to assess the geopolitical dimensions of the failed coup in Turkey, first of all, one has to acknowledge that there is a near consensus in Turkey that the failed military coup was executed by the followers of Fetullah Gülen, who has been living in the United States since 1999.
The Turkish Economy in the Aftermath of the Failed Coup Attempt
On July 15, Turkey thwarted a coup attempt by FETO (Fetullah Gülen Terror Organization) with the resistance of the Turkish people, who showed their faith in the Turkish Republic and democracy.
Does the West Want a Democratic Turkey?
Democracy and democratic values have long been at the epicenter of international affairs.
Ein gescheiterter Putschversuch und die westliche Doppelmoral
Auffallend war es zudem, dass die Motivation, die sich hinter dem Putschversuch verborgen hat, insbesondere in der westlichen Medienlandschaft nicht objektiv und wahrheitsgetreu thematisiert wurde.
Turkey’s ISIS Problem
Turkey has faced serious security challenges for the past two years.
The European Paradox: Between Islamophilia and Islamophobia
Following the end of the cold war, American political scientist Francis Fukuyama announced that the Western victory over the Communist bloc marked the beginning of a new era that would be dominated by cultural and economic liberalism, democracy and peace.
The Impact of the Syrian Civil War on Identity Groups in Turkey
Since the nationalist Committee of Union and Progress (CUP) administration in the early 20th century, the modernist elite in Turkey have tried to create a homogenous and “harmonious” Turkish national identity.
Brexit and Re-discussing European Democracy
Great Britain’s decision to leave the European Union is not only a turning point in Europe’s history but also a huge challenge for the world’s economic and political system.
Turkey Can Play a Role in Riyadh-Tehran Rapprochement
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been rivals for the large part of the 20th century, but this rivalry has not dominated the regional agenda until recently.
What Make Smart Cities Really Smart?
All over the world, universities and independent institutions organize smart city congresses, symposiums and fairs, which encourage cities to get their smart city indicators to higher levels.
The EU and Turkey: From the Migrant Crisis to the Visa Crisis
Being able to travel into the EU's Schengen Area without having to have a visa is a long-standing expectation of the Turks.
How Can Turkish-Iranian Commonalities Outweigh the Areas of Disagreement?
The history of Turkey and Iran, two of the Middle East’s most powerful nation-states, is characterized by years of rivalry, which remains the case today as Iran seeks to shape the region in consistency with its vision.
The Rise of Secular Radicalization and the PKK
Radicalism into violent extremism (RVE) has been one of the challenging issues of the international community for some time.
