Is Islamophobia the New Antisemitism?
There’s a refugee crisis in Europe and people around the world are wondering how it came to pass that a totalitarian regime gained power in a democratic system.
What will the Presidential System Bring to the Turkish Economy?
s we countdown the days towards the referendum, the process of changes that may come from the Presidency system have been discussed with various perspectives in a variety of different circles.
Sultans of Democracy Demand the Head of Erdoğan
here is a new trend in the West.
Turkey is Consolidating its Power While Facing Newly Shaped Multidimensional Threats in Syria
hen the Syrian civil war erupted, no one could easily predict the battlefield would evolve to a multi-dimensional and multi-territorial conflict where thousands of foreign proxies and fighters from different countries have been dragged into expeditiously.
Sovereign Wealth Funds and Turkey
here seems to be no universally applicable definition of a sovereign wealth fund (SWF), and the SWF industry is made up of a heterogeneous class of funds, often shaped by the individual needs and conditions of the originating countries.
Impunity for Hate Rising in Europe
After 14 years, on January 17th, 2017, the second attempt to ban the National Democratic Party for Germany (NPD) was to be decided by the German Constitutional Court (BVerfG).
Towards a New Strategic Partnership between Turkey and the Gulf?
A sustainable resolution to the instability in the Middle East that emerged with the Arab Spring has yet to be proposed.
Cooperating with Assad Could Cost the YPG
he recent decision by the Manbij Military Council to hand over territories in western Manbij to the Assad regime to prevent attacks from Turkish-backed Syrian rebel brigades will have its long-term effects on the YPG dominated Syrian Democratic Forces.
Paranoia and Propaganda: Russia’s Role in European Elections
ormer president of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy, in his recent interview to France Inter TV, became a complainant against Russian media outlets by alleging that there is an editorial alliance between these outlets which works to undermine the EU.
The Curriculum Debate: Has Positivism left Any Reason for Humankind?
n Turkey today, there are discussion about how children should be taught the theory of evolution.
Trump, Media, Journalism Ethics and “Others”
he various discussions that have commenced with the election of US President Donald Trump have continued on a global scale as well as within the United States.
The Trump Effect on the Global Energy Game and Turkey’s Role
Trump took office as the 45th president of the United States on January 20, 2017.
Will Turkey’s “Citizenship Through Investment” Program Contribute to the Economy?
According to the volume of investment, states may grant a residence permit or the right to citizenship to the investor.
Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Equation
s Turkey’s economy grows and its external energy demand increases, the country does not want to be dependent on a couple of suppliers, and seeks to form policies on alternative resources and suppliers.
A New Page in Turkish Higher Education: The Institutional Evaluation Era
n the last few years, Turkey has been going through a rather dynamic phase in higher education.
Has the Myth of the Global Village Ended Now?
arshall McLuhan, in his well-known book titled The Gutenberg Galaxy: The Making of Typographic Man published in 1962, conceptualized the contemporary world as a “global village.
How to Make an Ottoman Clock in the Twenty First Century, An Interview With Professor Lutfi Sunar
hen a team at the Scientific Studies Association (İLEM) designed a clock with Ottoman features, it sparked a debate over the object’s place in today’s society as well as history.
When Ideology Overwhelms Reason: Messianic Aspects of Gülenism, An Interview with Professor Ahmet Yaşar Ocak
en claiming to be the Messiah or the Mahdi – including Fetullah Gülen – are not a new phenomenon.
The Judiciary in Turkey’s New Presidential System
ince the adoption of the 1982 Constitution, the text has been subject to debate and several amendments.
Can Tension Over Lifestyle Debates in Turkey Explain Terrorism?
ollowing the terrorist attack on the Reina nightclub during the New Year celebrations, a number of messages appeared in social media that praised the callous attack.
