How did the US give up Backing the PKK?
listed the PKK as a terrorist organization 21 years ago, and handed the PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan over to Turkey in 1999.
Yemen’s Deepening Crisis and the Role of the International Community
At this point, it is of great importance for countries like Turkey, who can play a game changer role in the Middle East, to act responsibly and put pressure on the warring parties in order to stop their activities.
German Media and the Problem of Proportional Representation
This is not a new finding, for someone who follows German media outlets on daily basis and spots on any Turkey-related views and opinions.
Trump and the New House (of Cards)
The administration already pulled out of the JCPOA and snapped back sanctions, issuing 6-month waivers to 8 countries including Turkey.
A New Roadmap in Education: What Does the “2023 Vision Document” Promise?
Even though the field of education in Turkey has undergone many important changes and shifts, it has not yet reached a desirable point with regards to its qualitative aspects.
Does the US Bounty on PKK Leaders Mean Anything?
has taken many positive steps toward Turkey.
Istanbul Airport and its Economic Potential
However, we cannot say that Turkey has made good use of this exceptional potential in the last century, since the country has not had economic power or true political independence to do so.
What are the Regional Effects of Heavier Sanctions against Iran?
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With the warning that sanctions will take place in November, countries such as South Korea, Japan, and France stopped importing oil from Iran by September and even countries opposed to single-sided sanctions on principle, such as India and Turkey, have significantly reduced the volume of their trade with Iran.
The Dynamics Behind the Istanbul Summit
ven though Turkey and Russia have different strategic priorities in the Syrian conflict, they have both turned into vital actors.
The End of Civil Society in Egypt: Authoritarianism Triumphs
It’s clear that the current regime in Egypt – far from any form of democratization – dragged the country into…
The Future of the People’s Alliance
This announcement switched Turkey’s agenda from international issues to domestic concerns.
Khashoggi Murder Should Make Trump Probe Yemen and End War Once and for All
When President Erdogan of Turkey referred in his own parliament to the “Political killing” of Khashoggi, no western journalists picked this up, but his own parliamentarians knew what he meant.
The Khashoggi Affair Ushers in a New Era in the Region
Now that we know this was a premeditated act, it is safe to assume that it was part of the plan to embarrass Turkey by pinning the “disappearance” of Khashoggi in the country.
Abiy Ahmed: America’s Checkmate in East Africa’s Geopolitical Chessboard
This includes engaging with China and Turkey in the context of Africa.
US-Saudi Relations in a New Perspective
Quite late in the process, President Trump sent CIA Director, Gina Haspel, to Turkey to assist in the investigation and Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, travelled to six countries in theMiddle East, including Saudi Arabia, visiting the Terrorist Financing Targeting Centre and having meetings in preparation for Iran sanctions.
The Crisis in the AK Party-MHP Alliance
In addition to this, the document states that they will pursue a strategy of making Turkey not only a regional, but a global power.
Does Quadruple Talk in Istanbul Signal Peace for Syria?
oday in Istanbul, four governments — Turkey, Russia, Germany, and France — are meeting for a summit over Syria, attempting to consolidate the Sochi Agreement signed by Russia and Turkey over Idlib, and re-invigorate the international political process.
Turkish Politics After the Student Oath Debate
During the time in which the oath had been abolished, Turkey was conducting a series of talks with the outlawed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan in order to resolve the Kurdish question.
Politics in the Middle East after the Khashoggi Murder
In terms of the geopolitical consequences, Inat underlined how the fact that the event took place in Istanbul could have the potential to reconstruct foreign policy with countries close to Turkey.
Geopolitics of the Khashoggi Murder
However, Turkey’s cautious approach gradually pushed Saudi Arabia to accept its responsibility, and the Trump administration had to change its ways of framing the issue.
