Brexit and Re-discussing European Democracy
Turkey has been the perfect target in this context as it is a candidate country.
Minimum Wage, Employment and Inflation
Subsequently, the minimum wage increased from 1000 to 1300 TL in January 2016 in Turkey.
The US Army Special Forces in Syria
In 2015, the US Special Forces affiliated with the YPG – the Syrian branch of the PKK – in Syria and prompted a major terror threat against Turkey.
Deficits of Freedom of Expression in Germany
This poem was called Schmähkritik (abusive criticism), which is a legal concept by the German Constitutional Court and will be defined later, and contained 24 lines that were filled with profanities and, more importantly, Islamophobic and anti-Turkish stereotypes targeting the President of Turkey.
PKK Setback in Nusaybin
The unique geographical location of Nusaybin, on the border with Syria, led to a high transitivity of the PKK members between Syria and Turkey.
How Can Turkish-Iranian Commonalities Outweigh the Areas of Disagreement?
The history of Turkey and Iran, two of the Middle East’s most powerful nation-states, is characterized by years of rivalry, which remains the case today as Iran seeks to shape the region in consistency with its vision.
The Rise of Secular Radicalization and the PKK
Ongoing practices of radicalization in Turkey, such as the PKK, which promote terror and violent extremism, may set a helpful example to understand the secular trait of radicalization as well.
The Troubling Legacy of the Sykes-Picot: A Century-Old Chaos in the Arab Middle East
Although second-rank party to the agreement, Russia was to be given parts of eastern Turkey (defined as “Armenia”), Istanbul and the Turkish Straits.
Sykes-Picot: The Symbol of Western Imperialism in the Middle East
For instance, the US and Russia initiated a secret negotiation process to try to manage the Syrian Crisis by excluding related regional states such as Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Is the Spirit of Sykes-Picot Still Alive in the Middle East after a Century?
Contributions, or at least the consent of the regional actors such as Turkey, Iran and Saudi Arabia, are crucial for the sustainability of order in the region.
Going Back to the Origins: Change and Continuity in Egyptian Society
In addition, Egyptians adored Turks; it was amazing for me! I could not believe how much they respected and loved Turkey.
Is Normalization Possible in Turkish-Egyptian Relations?
The Egyptian Perspective on Normalization Riyadh wishes to bring Turkey and Egypt back to the table in order to form a strong coalition.
The 2016 Elections in Iran
Iran and its Neighbors Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a clear message to friends and foes alike that Turkey is strictly against sectarian policies and denounced any attempts at deepening the divide between Sunnis and Shiites.
Reforming the UN Security Council: A Global Necessity
The rise of China and India, and the growing influence of countries such as Brazil, Turkey, South Africa and Mexico, have radicalized the demand for altering the institutions, norms and practices of global governance in which the UN stands at the very heart.
Istanbul and Contemporary Islamic Art
This has influenced many non-Western filmmakers (such as in India or Turkey) with a renewed interest in shooting on location in smaller towns or villages and the search for an authentic naturalism in the performances and settings.
OIC Economy: In Search of a Concrete Solidarity
While petroleum, as the main export, indicates unhealthy product concentration levels in certain member countries, diversification has been achieved only by a limited number of economies including Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Qatar and the UAE.
Inflation Targeting and Its Limitations
After the 2001 financial crisis, Turkey also switched to this regime implicitly in 2002 and explicitly in 2006.
Ms. Marvel Fighting Orientalism
The negative image of Islam is not just a Western project, but it also has a history in Turkey and other Muslim majority countries.
PKK’s Syria Branch PYD: A Violent Non-State Actor and its Controversial Legitimacy
Currently led by Salih Muslim and Asya Abdullah, the organisation has adopted an official ideology chiefly driven by radical leftist discourse; moreover, it advocates the political vision of Abdullah Öcalan, a leading figure of the PKK and an arrestee in Turkey since 1999.
Diyanet Center of America: An Architectural Quest for Identity
urkey has been witnessing proliferation of the traditional architectural forms as the country reconciles with its Ottoman past.
