How the UAE’s Lobbying Instrument Works Abroad
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively resorting to means such as lobbying to attain the power and reputation it has failed to achieve with military interventions.
Communal India: Past, Present and Future
turning point in changing public opinion is often a tragic event that completely alters the socio-political situation and perception- a riot, an assassination, self-immolation, a child's lifeless body.
The Right to Blaspheme, the Mila Case, and Islamophobia in France
lasphemy is not a crime in France since the French Revolution regardless of the offensiveness or severity of the act.
Despite Withdrawal, Medal for Sisi Only Exposes Lack of Credibility
ermany’s foreign policy has gained global attention these days because of its efforts in the context of the Libyan crisis.
Old Reflexes and New Challenges for Turkish-German Relations
Cooperation at the government level and newly-generated mechanisms for dialogue prevented moments of tension from escalating further, despite continuing differences in both countries’ approaches to domestic and foreign affairs.
Regional Vulnerabilities Sharpen in the Aftermath of the US-Iran Escalation
he killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis by a US UAV strike in Baghdad has changed the course of tensions between Iran and the US.
Despite Quiet Threats, Mothers of Diyarbakir Continue to Resist
n Turkish, we have a saying that perfectly describes what motherhood is: “if a person cries, only their mother truly feels their pain.
Will Libya Have a Negative Impact on Russia-Turkey Relations?
On December 26, 2019, Turkey's official gazette (Resmi Gazete) published the Memorandum of Understanding ratified by the Turkish President on Security and Military Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Libya’s UN Recognized Government of National Accord.
Will Oman Be Ready for a Post-Oil Future?
The country differs from its fellow neighbours in terms of political orientation, economic development as well as social and cultural life.
Balkan Daesh Fighters in Numbers
Seven years ago when the civil war erupted in Syria, the Balkans considered itself far away from the war zone.
The Forgotten Terrorists: Daesh Fighters of Central Asia
urrent concerns about Daesh (ISIS) detainees have been growing but almost all of the fears are emanating from European foreign fighters.
Bosnian Genocide Denier Peter Handke Receives Nobel Prize in Literature
Austrian Author Peter Handke was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature on Monday despite his record of denying the Bosnian Genocide during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War and his outspoken personal support for former Serbian president Slobodan Milosevic.
Germany’s Social Democrat Leadership Has Changed But Future Remains Shaky
he SPD’s party conference took place in Berlin where the delegates confirmed the new leadership of Saskia Esken and Norbert Walter-Borjans, and five new vice chairpersons among other executive figures.
NATO Emphasizes Unity without Consensus but China May Change This
he NATO Summit in London has ended, but its outcomes are still a main topic of discussion for member countries.
Has the End of Merkel’s Coalition Come in Germany?
his past Saturday, the junior partner of the coalition government, the Social Democrats (SPD) announced the party’s election of its new co-leaders Norbert Walter-Borjans and Saskia Esken.
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
n November 13, 2019, upon the invitation of U.
Can NATO Still Fulfill Its Purpose After 70 Years?
s the NATO summit celebrates the organization’s 70th anniversary this week in London, this summit will not only discuss ongoing security issues, but unlike previous meetings will also include a more in-depth discussion on the future of NATO itself.
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), institutionalized in 1981 at the height of the Iraq-Iran war, was created to provide a unified security umbrella to the bloc’s micro-states who find themselves unable to face powerful political and economic challenges.
‘Happiness Means Fighting’: Haluk Bilginer’s Long Road to Emmy Award
Famous Turkish Actor Haluk Bilginer won the Best Performance by an Actor award at the 47th International Emmy Awards.
French-German Tension May Create Deep Divisions in Europe
The first disagreement became public when France’s president spoke of the “brain death” of NATO and also indirectly questioned the military alliance’s commitment to collective defense.
