Candidate or Political Party? Who will the Turkish Public Choose in Local Elections?
ith only six months left, Turkey’s local elections are almost around the corner.
A Textbook Example: How the Gulenist Cult Became a Terrorist Organization
Despite Turkey’s call for over two years now, the Gulenist cult members are still active in Western countries, from the United States to Germany and many others.
Ingrained bias remains intact as UEFA announces the expected
Before the announcement, Germany filed a complaint to the UEFA on account of Holland Football Federation (KNVB) President Michael van Praag allegedly "siding" with Turkey.
The False Promise of the United Nations
As President Erdogan underlined in his speech at the UNGA, the UN could only provide Turkey with 700 million USD to improve the conditions of refugees that Turkey is currently hosting.
Sisi’s Strongest Allies: Trump and Netanyahu
In opposition to this, Turkey has been the only democratic government that has criticized the Sisi regime on every occasion.
Claims of foreign interference in elections boomerangs on Trump’s psyche
After having waged several trade wars spanning the globe with several skirmishes including China, Canada, Iran, Mexico, the EU & Turkey several of which were devised to score points at home and play into his voter’s expectations -such as fulfilling the demands of his evangelist supporters who were influential in the tariffs imposed to Turkey over Pastor Brunson’s detainment in Turkey- Trump hasn’t been able to loot what he was expecting locally but instead his ill-advised decisions are taking a toll on US economy.
Erdogan: Improve the UN, don’t destroy it
urkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has long been calling for reform within the United Nations.
Public Pressure in Germany and the Future of Hans-Georg Maassen
Is it normal for a person, who is not even a politician – neither a rightist or leftist – but…
What do People Expect From a Mayor?
lmost 24 years ago, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the current president of Turkey, had been elected as Mayor of Istanbul.
Winning Idlib
However, from a geopolitical perspective, Idlib -- as the last territorial stronghold of the opposition armed groups -- turns into a chess-board between Russia and Turkey.
A Lasting Peace in the Horn of Africa?
On the other hand, while having great interest in the Horn of Africa region, Turkey and Qatar have followed a relatively calm attitude vis-à-vis the current developments in the region.
Protectionism, Trade Wars and Trump’s Political Motives
adopts tariff regulations as a bargaining item not only against China, but also the EU, Russia, and Turkey, a political and economic isolation of the U.
How Do We Remember Adnan Menderes in Contemporary Turkish Politics?
n Monday, the 57th anniversary of the execution of Turkey’s first democratically elected Prime Minister, Adnan Menderes, was commemorated by the Turkish people.
Contemporary Islamic Art and The Jameel Prize 2018
The Jameel Prize is ‘an award for contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition’ and is currently on view…
Can the Turkish-Russian Deal Save Idlib?
It is clear that the implementation will be key in determining the ultimate success of the deal but preventing hundreds of thousands from rushing to the north is already a huge relief for Turkey.
The Waning Reputation of the US Dollar
dollar with political motivations against Turkey will certainly damage the Turkish economy to an extent in the short run.
Why the United States is the Main Obstacle for Democracy in the Middle East
By keeping Egypt under control, Washington aims to strengthen its hand in confronting other regional actors such as Russia, Iran, and to some extent, Turkey.
Idlib and the Implications of a Shifting US Policy on Syria
urkey has been the most vocal critic of the seemingly impending military assault against Idlib by the Assad regime.
Idlib: Russia Should Compromise and the US Should Help
n September 7, the leaders of Turkey, Russia, and Iran met in Tehran to discuss the Syrian issue with Idlib being the most important topic on the agenda.
Idlib Conundrum Continues After Tehran Summit
However, Turkey’s cease-fire call was rejected by Russia and Iran.
