Cooperating with Assad Could Cost the YPG
After Turkey and Russia reached a ceasefire agreement between the Assad regime and the Syrian rebels, the focus of the Euphrates Shield Operation shifted towards the YPG controlled city of Manbij.
The Curriculum Debate: Has Positivism left Any Reason for Humankind?
A new Western civilization emerged from the wars between the clergy and non-clergy segments of society, who also fought fiercely amongst themselves, taking place in Medieval Catholic Europe.
Trump, Media, Journalism Ethics and “Others”
A more direct response to Trump’s media attack came from Reuters in the form of an editorial from its editor-in-chief Steve Adler, entitled “Covering Trump the Reuters Way.
The Trump Effect on the Global Energy Game and Turkey’s Role
The Trump administration is expected to exert effort on transmitting natural gas in the Eastern Mediterranean region to Turkey, and then to the European Union via the Southern Gas Corridor.
Will Turkey’s “Citizenship Through Investment” Program Contribute to the Economy?
The recession of global economics and the shrinking demands within the last years led some European countries to discussing and implementing plans to grant citizenship in exchange for investment.
Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Equation
As seen in the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP), which will transport Azeri natural gas to Europe through Turkey, the country is continuing to implement projects ensuring its energy supply security.
A New Page in Turkish Higher Education: The Institutional Evaluation Era
Similarly, the number of women academics within this period skyrocketed, surpassing the average of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
Has the Myth of the Global Village Ended Now?
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There are also some other socio-political indicators that highlight the probable end of the myth of the global village: the rise of the far right in European Union countries, the Scottish independence referendum in 2014, the Catalan independence movement in Spain, the Flemish movement in Belgium, the unofficial referendum of Venetian independence in Italy, Brexit, neo-Nazi tendencies in Germany, the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, anti-Islamic attacks, ethnic and denominational divisions in the Middle East, etc.
How to Make an Ottoman Clock in the Twenty First Century, An Interview With Professor Lutfi Sunar
As far as we know, today the politicians in China, Russia, Europe or the US don’t refer to history that much? What would you say about this?
They only employ symbols from time to time and that’s it.
When Ideology Overwhelms Reason: Messianic Aspects of Gülenism, An Interview with Professor Ahmet Yaşar Ocak
I wonder, which individuals come to your mind first in this regard?
Several such figures emerged in almost the same manner in the Islamic world and in Europe.
The Judiciary in Turkey’s New Presidential System
Neutrality of the Judiciary
Article 1 of the proposal and Article 9 on the jurisdiction of the Constitution provide an “impartiality” clause which emphasizes the neutrality as well as the independence of the judiciary.
Can Tension Over Lifestyle Debates in Turkey Explain Terrorism?
Terror attacks allegedly made in the name of Islam in Turkey are not dissimilar to those that have taken place in Europe.
Why Turkey Does Not Have a Real Opposition Party
Turkey’s Odyssey to the “Total” State
The Turkish state’s transformation from being a neutral state to a total state took place in a gradual manner.
World’s New Financial Hub: Istanbul
Advanced rail systems, the third bridge and airport, and the Marmaray and Eurasia tunnels are important examples showing the continuously improving transport capacity of Istanbul.
2016 Facebook Transparency Report and Turkey
It is noteworthy that European countries such as France, Germany and Italy follow these three, while Turkey holds the ninth place with 993 request.
Democratization of the Republic through Presidentialism
This regime change brought about another significant change, it ended the “neutral” state and replaced it with a “total” state.
Turkey Steps Up Counter-Cyber Attack Efforts
According to a report by Trend Micro, Turkey has been the most affected country in Europe by the attacks directed at online banking systems, coming ahead of Germany and France.
The Gülen Cult, between Modernism and Narcissism
Our experiences show that resorting to violence or committing massacres are not confined to a terrorist organization which emerged from…
The PKK’s Child Soldiers
The PKK counts thousands of child soldiers among its ranks of fighters, and they are often forced or coerced into…
Checks and Balances in the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of Turkey
The Turkish Presidential System, which is the center of the proposed amendment, puts limits on the powers of the president…
