Germany’s Muslims urge solidarity after mosque attacks
8 million people, has the second-largest Muslim population in Western Europe after France.
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.
French Secularism: Towards Republican Authoritarianism?
Islamophobia in Europe is not a new phenomenon.
Art, Artists and Politics: No Limits for Transgression?
For instance, drawing analogies between the political affairs of contemporary Turkey and former European dictatorships through theater plays written during the communist regime in the Balkans, the fascist era of Germany, or dictatorial regimes in Italy and Spain, with apparently no contextual concern, merely reduces art to an instrument of opposition.
Multi-speed EU: Cure All Remedy or Dead End?
Most definitely so in central and western Europe, less so if ever in the United Kingdom!
At stake back then: asking the no-no question in the Brussels’ corridors of power; a ‘no-no’ automatically resulting in a reaction alike a father shaking his head whilst looking at his child who just did something wrong; in this context, a response of disbelief to a rather risqué question along the lines of ‘is it not better to allow for a European Union at two, perhaps even more speeds?’
Now things could not have changed more dramatically.
The Praxis of Husamettin Arslan
Meanwhile, he stated that he was in agreement with Eagleton in terms of his thesis “the end of ideology,” which advocates the idea that ideologies became absolute in Europe after the 1950s, as the welfare state satisfied the needs of the poor and working classes.
Turkey, Germany vow to improve strained ties
Yildirim underlined that the goal of Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch in northwestern Syria was not only to protect Turkish citizens, but also for securing NATO’s borders and preventing a huge refugee influx to Europe.
What to Expect for the Turkish Economy in 2018
With Fed signaling that it will continue to increase interest rates, uncertainty regarding the future decisions of the European Central Bank, and due to high inflation and volatile exchange rates, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey is expected to maintain its tight monetary policy.
Neo-Protectionism and Trade Wars
The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the EU (Brexit), Donald Trump’s adoption of a more fierce foreign policy and his appreciation of an economic competition discourse, and the increasing centralization of right-wing movements in European politics reflects the fact that the desire to race for liberal values on the international sphere has dissolved.
The Rise of Bitcoin and its Ambiguous Future
In respect to continents, 96% of the ATMs are located in North America and Europe, while only 2.
Turkish infrastructure profiting the economy
The July 15 Martyrs Bridge and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge – both spanning the Bospohorus and connecting Europe and Asia – together yielded around 362.
Turkey and EU to get closer in 2018
elations between Turkey and the European Union had suffered serious damage following the July 15 coup attempt as EU Member States such as Germany had continued to support the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) and others had failed to support Turkey in its fight against terrorism.
Why are Syrian Rebels Losing Ground in Idlib?
More, due to the increasing dominance of HTS, European countries also began to cut the structural and humanitarian aid provided to rebel-held areas in northwest Syria.
The Transformation of Money and Blockchain Technology
In order to facilitate international trade, IBM is attempting to establish a digital trade consortium through blockchain by including the largest banks of Europe such as Deutsche Bank, HSBC, KBC, Natixis, Rabobank, Societe Generale and Unicredit.
A Charm Offensive: Turkey and France Reset Relations
s it not bizarre: even before French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed his guest Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday 5 January, in Paris - for what after listening live on air to the press conference were very good bi-lateral talks indeed - that some in Europe’s anti-Turkey lobby had already pressed the panic button, pre-event and pre-press conference!
Probably shocked to witness the Turkish government not only continuing with, but now bringing its successful 360 degree foreign policy (back) to Europe, too, anything seems apparently justified to erect roadblocks.
Towards a more Realistic German Foreign Policy?
to leave European countries alone regarding rising powers in the Middle East and other Asian countries.
The EU-Africa Summit: Africa Deserves Better
With the title ‘Investing in Youth for a Sustainable Development,’ European President Donald Tusk stated that the aim of the conference was to ‘take decisions that will make the future safer and more prosperous for all our youth, both African and European.
Diplomacy to Compensate International Inequality: UN Jerusalem Vote
Apart from Muslim countries, major components of the Western alliance such as France, Germany, Britain and Italy voted in favor of the resolution, which is reflective of the fact that Europe has been experiencing a divergence in the face of the Trump administration.
The End of US Hegemony in World Politics? Trump’s Security Doctrine
The most prominent challenge is the shift in the international security paradigm – especially the discussions surrounding NATO’s waning functionality, Europe’s attempt to establish its own army and the formation of trade-off alliances, such as the one between Turkey, Iran and Russia, which has resulted in new dynamics in world politics.
A Pending Threat for the West: Foreign Fighters in the YPG
Foreign fighters
On an international level, the PYD/YPG has conducted a very demanding campaign on media presence and brand control, ranging from political offices across Europe to Russia and Saudi Arabia, mobilizing both traditional and social media to push the issue forward.
