Cüneyt Cebenoyan: A Turkish Leftist Who Spoke the Unspeakable
This is how the situation is understood by Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) proponents, the Turkish left and some liberal groups in Turkey.
18 Years of the AK Party: Key Shifts and Future Challenges
Contrary to previous splinter party experiences in Turkey, the party was soon able to consolidate its electorate and consequently came to power in 2002.
After Raids against Turkish Forces, a New Approach is Needed for Idlib
n my previous column on the fate of the Turkish observation point in Morek I argued that Turkey had four options to prevent its soldiers from a siege by the Assad regime: Withdrawing, preventing, escalating or postponing.
What Will Happen to Turkish Observation Posts in Idlib?
The regime axis supported by heavy Russian airpower has made gains with significant implications for the political process and Turkey’s position and role in Idlib.
Is Trump’s Maximum Pressure Policy against Iran working?
In early May 2019, the temporary waivers granted in November to eight major importers of Iran’s oil, which included Turkey, were ended for the declared intention of bringing “Iran’s oil exports to zero, denying the regime its principal source of revenue,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement following the decision.
Idlib’s Crumbling Ceasefire is a Frightening Prospect for Civilians
Russia and Turkey, key players in the Syrian conflict, brokered a significant ceasefire in Idlib last September.
Russia’s Escalation in Idlib: What’s the Purpose?
Even if the Assad regime, supported by heavy Russian air support, has managed to reverse all gains by the counter-offensives of the Syrian opposition, the main question remains: Where is the escalation in Idlib heading and what is its purpose?
When de-escalation in Idlib ended, Russia’s purpose may have been to force Turkey to implement the Sochi memorandum, or to open the way for the regime axis; but as Turkey stood its ground firm and responded, both sides entered a stalemate.
Turkish Economy Must Expand into the Asia-Pacific
ithin a few decades, the political stability in Turkey ensured economic modernization in a sustainable manner.
Call For an Uprising Against German Defense Minister?
Interestingly, last week, I addressed in this column whether another military coup could occur in Turkey while analyzing the recently July 15, 2016, coup attempt.
Operation Claw: Strategy, Scope and Goals
Operation Claw serves as a bridge in Turkey's fight against terror in two ways: Firstly, it combines the structural, methodological and technological changes in the fight against terrorism.
Can Russia Install its Kadyrov in Syria?
, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and others, solely due to this position as being the head of intelligence.
Britain’s Gaffe with its own Ambassador is a Warning to Boris
He’s an absolutely hopeless negotiator and understands nothing about international politics or trade, which is partly why he is about to start a new ‘war’ with Turkey over the S-400 deal with Moscow.
US Lifts Arms Embargo on Cyprus, But Only Selling Smoke
Most significantly, however, the bill further aims to halt the delivery of American F-35 fighter jets to Turkey in a bid to dissuade Ankara from going ahead with the purchase of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system.
A Turkish-American Confrontation in Northeast Syria is Avoidable
n response to Turkey’s assembling of troops along the Syria-Tukey border to areas held by the YPG terror group, the U.
The Tiananmens Ignored by the Western Media
Although their time, space, causes and social dynamics are different, the July 15 coup attempt in Turkey and the incidents in China’s Tiananmen Square, which occurred in 1989, have a common point.
Remembering the July 15 Coup Attempt After Three Years
hree years ago, the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) initiated a coup attempt in Turkey to overthrow the government and seize power.
Neo-Racism in the Age of Extremes
Acting with the strategy of agenda setting, these groups manipulated the public with unfounded news about Turkey and the Turkish people.
Three Ways to Increase Security in Afrin
Turkey needs to find a way to clean the area, but until now, the Russian and Assad regime are rejecting any attempts, while not doing anything against the YPG themselves.
Is the Liberal Perspective Ahead of Turkish Politics?
Turkey and liberal politics
Is Putin right? Has liberalism really gone beyond its purpose and become obsolete? These questions are discussed everywhere in the world nowadays, including Turkey, of course.
Is a Common Currency Backed by the Gold Standard Achievable?
China, Russia, Iran and Turkey are aiming to bypass the U.
