US army plan against territorial integrity in Syria
Turkish response
The SDF – a group pioneered by the PKK/PYD – is inevitably one of the biggest national security threats to Turkey.
PYD/PKK terrorists attack civilians in Azaz, Syria
n Sunday 14 January, the PYD/PKK terrorist organization located in Syria targeted the residential area in Azaz with multiple rocket attacks from the Afrin district bordering Turkey.
Decrease in Turkish unemployment
n Monday 15 January, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) announced that the unemployment rate in Turkey dropped to 10.
Cavusoglu: The U.S. will understand
uring a meeting with Turkish expats in Los Angeles on Saturday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu made comments on the fight against the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO), Turkey-U.
Universal consensus to bring peace to Syria
n an opinion written for Newsweek, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu described the situation in Syria not only as the “worst humanitarian crisis since World War II” but as a conflict that “encouraged the emergence of a global terrorist threat.
Why are Syrian Rebels Losing Ground in Idlib?
By supplying Syrian rebels with assistance, Turkey may want to remind Russia how costly military operations in Syria could get and thus put pressure on Moscow to stop the Assad regime violating the ceasefire.
The Transformation of Money and Blockchain Technology
Thus, for this reason, instead of deeming them as a hoax, Turkey should evaluate the possible advantages and risks of digital currencies through observing their usage, while enacting laws to protect individuals.
Why Interpersonal Violence is a Global Issue
“Leave no one behind”
So, what’s the picture like in Turkey, especially with regard to the discussions on violence against women? Turkey has its share too from violence against women.
Towards a more Realistic German Foreign Policy?
Within this framework, the German Foreign Minister claimed that the Syria summit between the presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran in Sochi must be read as the “old empires rising,” adding that “the major powers gathered in Sochi are not friends, but they have plenty in common.
Trump, the Israeli Lobby and Christian Zionism
However, the extraordinary summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) called by Turkey gave Arab leaders a clear opportunity to re-consider the consequences of failing to take action.
Re-shaping the Middle East? Israel-backed UAE-Saudi Alliance
Despite the high-profile participation, the fact that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain sent low-ranking representatives to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit held in Istanbul on 13 December, 2017, upon the call of President Erdogan, caused heated discussions in Turkey and the region.
The EU-Africa Summit: Africa Deserves Better
Changing the future of migration
Following the implementation of the EU-Turkey migration deal, which diminished a major part of the illegal sea arrivals in the so-called Eastern Mediterranean Route, Libya appeared to become the transit hub for clandestine migration.
Diplomacy to Compensate International Inequality: UN Jerusalem Vote
General Assembly is the accomplishment of Palestine, Yemen and Turkey, who brought the issue to the agenda of the organization.
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
Following the wall being built on the Turkey-Syria border, foreigners have pursued two different routes when joining the YPG.
Defying threats, world rejects US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Turkish response
Turkey has remained the most vocal against the US decision on Jerusalem.
Politics versus Justice in the US: Iran Sanctions Case
Exactly one year after his arrest, the deputy general manager of Halkbank, Hakan Atilla, was arrested while travelling back to Turkey from the US and was put to prison within hours.
Is Russia really withdrawing from Syria?
Even Turkey, a member of NATO, experienced that collaborating and negotiating with Russia in Syria yields more substantial results than collaborating with the United States.
Where does Meral Aksener’s Iyi Party stand in Turkish Politics?
While she was a nationalist, a follower of the Grey Wolves movement in Turkey during her student years, she has been involved with almost all right-wing political parties in Turkey.
Palestine is a sovereign state, with East Jerusalem as its capital
”Criticizing Trump for his decision, Erdogan also reminded OIC members that the US has been supporting another terrorist organization in the Middle East – the YPG/PYD – which form the Syrian wing of the PKK – a terrorist organization according to Turkey, the US and European Union.
