Turkey’s Double-Edged Strategy to Bring Regional Stability
In the broader world of Russia’s foreign policy, the Middle East in general and Syria in particular rank after the US, Europe, China and Asia.
The Geopolitical Crisis in the Caucasus, Ukraine, and the Middle East
How convincing would it be for North Korea or Iran, or any country, to give up its nuclear weapons in return for any kind of international guarantee? If the international community didn't fulfill its promise to Ukraine, how can we be sure that it will fulfil it for any country? So, despite all of this legal guarantee – although one could argue that there is ambiguity about the level of commitment, though there is still a written commitment in return for nuclear weapons – despite how the Russian occupation and annexation of Crimea has changed the geopolitical balance in the entire region of the Black Sea, despite all kinds of terrible precedents that occupation plus annexation could have in post-WW2 Europe and the world, the West did not do anything.
Re-Thinking the Human Capital Aspect of Industry
Europe, in particular, is eager to break the de-industrialization trend of the last decades with the aid of Industry 4.
How Did Iranians Approach the Failed Coup Attempt in Turkey?
In particular, many of the Iranians in Europe and the US suffer from a traumatic reading of their history as they are also misled by their limited familiarity with the social and political developments that take place in Turkey.
Is German Law Being Politicized?
Several days before the demonstration, the organizers (UETD – United European Turkish Democrats) announced that they wanted to broadcast President Erdoğan’s address from Turkey via video link.
How Turkish Economy Beat the Coup Attempt
The Turkish economy survived serious challenges and actually fared markedly better than that of numerous countries, especially in Europe, in the last few years.
The Jameel Prize in Istanbul
The conceptual thrust behind his work on show here is the back and forth influences in carpets and gardens first from the Islamic world to Europe and then the other way around in the 19th century.
The End of the Turkish-American ‘Alliance’ after the Failed Coup?
Most Turks believe that the United States is behind the Gülenists in general and the recent military coup attempt in…
Does the West Want a Democratic Turkey?
Moreover, the Western media stated their defiance against the state of emergency declared by the Turkish government, a legal right in the constitution, and also accepted by the European Human Rights Convention.
Deconstructing the Gülenist Coup Attempt: A Political Economy Perspective
Despite intensive dialogue and integration attempts with NATO, the European Union and Western institutions for over half a century, the shadow of a potential military takeover has never disappeared from the horizons of the world’s 18th largest economy.
The Post-Sanctions Iranian Economy and Turkey
So far, most European financial institutions have not thrown away their hesitations to enter the Iranian market due to concerns regarding punishments.
The US Army Special Forces in Syria
1st Group is responsible for the Pacific countries (USPACOM area), 3rd Group is active in western Africa (USARAF area), 5th Group in the Arabian Peninsula and Central Asia (CENTCOM area), 7th Group in the Latin American countries (USSOUTHCOM) and 10th Group in Europe (USEUCOM area).
German Media and Turkey
Given the recent agreements between the European Union or – respectively – the German and Turkish governments, there is an understanding that Germany now, either voluntarily or reluctantly, needs Turkey and Turkey needs Germany.
Rebuilding Sur: Challenges and Opportunities
Europe saw a great renewal and reconstruction of its historic cities after World War II.
The EU and Turkey: From the Migrant Crisis to the Visa Crisis
However, Turkish nationals have to ask for a visa to go to most European countries and to spent huge amounts of money to date because of this practice.
Turkey’s New Economic Challenges under the New Normal
After the slowdown of the European economy, Turkish exporters compensated by focusing more on MENA countries and Russia.
The Troubling Legacy of the Sykes-Picot: A Century-Old Chaos in the Arab Middle East
That is why the US and its European allies mobilized the whole gamut of the UN system, particularly the Security Council, to “liberate” the tiny Kuwaiti state after it was occupied by Iraq in August 1990, although it was known that the Security Council had almost always chosen to close its eyes to similar direct and indirect armed aggressions elsewhere during the Cold War.
Sykes-Picot: The Symbol of Western Imperialism in the Middle East
Otherwise, continuous political instability, regional chaos and economic backwardness will continue to detrimentally influence the future of European countries.
Is the Spirit of Sykes-Picot Still Alive in the Middle East after a Century?
The European powers that bargained over the Middle East a century ago were stuck with the economic problems of the region and the refugee issue.
Going Back to the Origins: Change and Continuity in Egyptian Society
I believe the main reason for their esteem and respect was the image of Turks in their minds: European-oriented but Muslim, strong, charismatic and friendly.
