Intra-Kurdish Approaches to the Independence Referendum in Northern Iraq
The referendum and possible independence process gets even more complicated when the non-Kurdish actors –both within and out of Iraq-…
NATO, the Fight against Terror, and Intelligence Sharing
With its sharing of around 4% of its GDP on defense, the highest amount compared to the rest of the Alliance, the US has been imposing diplomatic pressure on its European allies in particular for the last four or five years to make them spend more on defense, and this topic also holds a great significance in Trump’s agenda and his discourse.
The Journey of a Soul: Ayşe Şasa
Meanwhile, during my primary school education, my parents would take me on their trips to Europe.
Can Turkey benefit from a Strategic Alliance with Russia?
For these steps to acquire a strategic quality, Turkey has to make an agreement with at least Russia, the US or the EU, which Turkey has fluctuating relations with.
Evidences in FETÖ Indictments
Among the detainees, there were 2 Constitutional Court, 131 Supreme Court, 43 Council of State and 5 Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors members, along with 2 four-star generals, 6 major generals, 10 lieutenant generals and 184 brigadier generals.
Pakistan and Turkey working in Tandem to deepen Defense Ties
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Pakistan’s minister Hussain said: “With the signing of landmark three documents, the level of Pakistan-Turkey defense industry collaboration will further be intensified.
“One Belt, One Road” Project and Turkish-Chinese Relations in a Strategic Perspective
As far as Turkey's foreign policy options are concerned; it is obvious that the country's approaches and policy choices especially with regards to regional geopolitical developments have radically diverted from the stances of the US and the EU since the reversal of the Arab Spring via authoritarian coups, foreign interventions and civil wars.
Turkey’s Defense Industry grows steadily
European countries are either not delivering the promised products or doing whatever they can to delay the delivery.
Securing Turkey’s Borders: A Proactive Strategy with High-Tech Approach
Border Security Architecture
Turkish borders are far longer than many European borders, and have a complicated terrain.
Turkey, the Gulf Crisis and Qatar’s Economy
In addition to Qatar Stock Exchange, the investments of Qatar through SWF, which are, mainly, invested in abroad such as European and Asian countries, could be affected by Gulf crisis in the long term.
What is behind the Crisis in the Gulf?
Trump was not the only partner to the Saudis – the UAE and Saudi Arabia also decided to support Ivanka Trump’s promotion of the World Bank’s Women Entrepreneurs Fund with $100 million in financial aid.
The New Silk Route: Turkey’s Pivot to Asia by “One Belt, One Road”
he ancient silk route was a caravan trade corridor between China, Transoxiana, Persia, Caucasia, Anatolia, the Levant and Europe.
For the U.S. and Turkey, NATO Continues to be an Unequal, Unreliable Alliance
Increasing military expenditures to favor US-based weapon companies
Still shocked by Trump's election victory, European leaders were concerned about the possibility of the U.
Erdoğan – Trump Meeting Signals a More Constructive Era in US-Turkish Relations
Turkey’s success in Operation Euphrates Shield already debunked the myth that the PKK/PYD is the most effective force in the fight against Daesh.
The Threat of DAESH Sleeper Cells and How to Contain It
Operation Euphrates Shield has ensured that no Daesh militant will be able to slip across the Turkish border into the country.
Why DAESH is So Pleasant to Israel
This situation was also intriguing while I was shooting a three-part documentary on Daesh, interviewing European and Turkish academics, military and intelligence personnel.
Turkey’s Domestic Surveillance Balloons vs. the US Persistent Threat Detection System
After unofficial consultations with the young soldiers, the Turkish technology giant ASELSAN agreed to sponsor the local amateur project.
Breaking Myths: Arab-Turkish Interaction and the Syrian War
At this time most of the European media, politicians and intelligentsia are preoccupied with two things: creating paranoia about foreigners who are stealing “our jobs,” and focusing on the identity of the refugees coming to Europe.
From Alliance to Tacit Containment: Changes in Turkey-US Relations
Indeed, Operation Euphrates Shield that aimed to cleanse the Turkish-Syrian border from terrorist elements commenced only after mutual agreement with Russia.
What is the GreenMetric World University Ranking?
3rd International GreenMetric Workshop Held in IstanbulUpon the evaluation by the GreenMetric steering committee and as a result of the top rank achieved by Turkish universities since 2014, Bülent Ecevit University (BEU) was selected as the National Coordinator of the ranking platform in Turkey.
