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.
The Unveiled Consensus in Turkey
The structural transformation of political culture and of political institutions sometimes falls behind social developments.
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.
Is German Law Being Politicized?
The night of July 15, 2016, marks a turning point in Turkish history, when citizens traumatized by the coup attempt resisted logistically superior and heavily armed pro-coup soldiers who sought to undermine the country’s sovereignty.
How Turkish Economy Beat the Coup Attempt
urkey has lived through the biggest trauma in its recent history, as the members of the Fetullah Gülen Terror Organization (FETO) attempted a coup d’état on July 15, 2016.
The Jameel Prize in Istanbul
The Jameel Prize is ‘an award for contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition’ and is currently on view at the Pera Museum until August 14th 2016.
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.
Does the West Want a Democratic Turkey?
Democracy and democratic values have long been at the epicenter of international affairs.
Deconstructing the Gülenist Coup Attempt: A Political Economy Perspective
The long and painful night connecting July 15 to July 16 witnessed a series of extraordinary events that rattled Turkey’s democracy through an unorthodox military coup perpetrated by military officers associated with a terrorist organization secretly formed by messianic and secretive cleric Fethullah Gülen.
A New Challenge for Turkey – US Relations: Gülen’s Extradition
On July 15, 2016, an organized junta embedded in the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) attempted to stage a coup against the Turkish government using terrorist methods.
Security Vulnerability and the Reorganization Dilemma: What’s Next after the Failed Coup Attempt?
It was not only the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) that the FETO terrorists infiltrated long before the coup attempt; some police chiefs and intelligence agents were also FETO terrorists, working within the Police Department and intelligence agencies when the junta takeover was attempted.
The Defender of Democracy: The Turkish People
“Do not watch superhero movies, just look at one another’s face.
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.
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.
Women’s Access to Higher Education and Their Employment in Turkey
In the last decade, the number of higher education institutions has tripled and the number of students has doubled.
The Post-Sanctions Iranian Economy and Turkey
The nuclear deal reached in 2015 marked the start of a new era for Iran and its current or prospective economic partners.
The US Army Special Forces in Syria
The United States pursues its national interests with four main instruments: power, peace, prosperity and principles.
German Media and Turkey
Do you think the mainstream media in Germany is getting more and more obsessed with the current Turkish government? Are they disturbed of the Turkish government or of the religious or conservative values of the Turkish people who brought this political party to power?
I would like to answer your question with offering a different perspective.
Deficits of Freedom of Expression in Germany
Speech is one of the essential attributes of humans, in that it is precisely what separates us from all other animals.
