US-Iran Tensions: Trump Seeks a Deal of His Own
n early May, Iran announced a 60-day deadline after which the country would start enriching uranium of higher levels than currently allowed under the JCPOA unless some sanctions relief were provided.
The Nightmare in Idlib is Real: A Firsthand Account of the Horrors Being Perpetrated Today
More than three weeks of airstrikes and ground attacks have left Syrians in the Idlib province stranded and scared.
Will Russia Back Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean?
he collapse of the Soviet Union and the early years of the new Russian Federation were marked by the country leaving regions it was traditionally present.
Turkey’s Education System Adapts to International Standards
he new education model for high schools announced by the Turkish Ministry of National Education has received attention for its content that has been created via combining "universal" methodologies with domestic and national elements.
Another Populist? Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer’s Statements on Istanbul Elections
hair of Germany’s CDU, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (AKK), has recently addressed the re-run of the Istanbul mayoral elections, scheduled for June 23, 2019.
US-Turkey Relations in the Trump Era: A Turkish Perspective
ince 2010, Turkey’s deteriorating relations with the United States have peaked with three problematic areas.
Will Eastern Mediterranean Gas Bring Prosperity or Disorder?
he Eastern Mediterranean Basin, which has become a focus of interest for regional and global energy actors in recent years due to its natural gas reserves, is home to new developments every day.
Military Escalation in North Hama: A Deal or a Dilemma?
The military escalation in the northern Hama countryside is part of the pressure on Turkey to resolve its options and make concessions.
War Drums Beat Louder in the Middle East
ixteen years after the Iraq war, the U.
Imamoglu, Populism and the CHP
s is known, Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Board (YSK) announced that the mayor elections in Istanbul will re-run on June 23, 2019.
Istanbul Mayoral Elections (II): CHP for Democracy or Democracy for CHP?
s Ekrem Imamoglu was awarded the election certificate of Istanbul mayoral election 17 days after the election and preparing to take the mayor’s office, the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) filed an extraordinary objection to the Supreme Election Council (YSK) to interrogate the question posed by the AK Party’s mayoral candidate Binali Yildirim: “Why did the number of votes I received increase by 16 thousand after 10 percent of the ballots were recounted and the vote difference between the two of us fell to 13.
Will Populism or Public Service Prevail in Istanbul?
ince its foundation, the AK Party has rightfully been designated as a ‘political party of public service’ as the AK Party’s leadership has always focused its political energy on Turkey’s public administration deficit.
An Iron Curtain on the Eastern Mediterranean: Will the US Isolate Turkey?
hortly after the statement from U.
Why the Eastern Mediterranean is of Strategic Importance for Turkey
egional and international actors have anxiously and cautiously followed Turkey’s increasing activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Change of Game in Turkish Politics: The New Political Blocs
urkey has recently gone through a highly competitive local election process and the campaigns, alliances and results tell us many things about the newly established presidential system and new electoral behaviors and political culture in the country.
The Syrian Regime’s Strategy of Forced Migration
ollowing the eruption of the Syrian uprising, the Assad regime has not hesitated to use any tactics to crack down on the uprising and reinstall its iron fist over Syrian territory.
Turkey’s Energy Fight in the Eastern Mediterranean
he discovery of hydrocarbon reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean during the last couple of years has reshuffled regional balances and rendered the region one of the critical centers for the world’s leading oil and gas companies.
How Long Can Iran Resist US Pressure?
President and from the end of 2016 onwards, Donald Trump has gradually increased pressure on Iran, which has now reached its maximum level.
Lies, Damned Lies and Fake News
It also shows that unlike traditional media, new media does not follow the journalistic ethics and verification rules.
