From the Nixon-Reagan Tapes to Trump’s Tweets: Racism Has a Tradition in US Politics
On 31 July, the Washington Post’s retrospective podcast, Retropolis, published an interesting article.
Trustee Appointments in Diyarbakır, Van, and Mardin: A Look at Party Responses
he Turkish Ministry of Interior announced that the mayors of Diyarbakır, Van, and Mardin were discharged because of their engagement with the PKK terrorist organization.
What If the Worst-Case Scenario Happens in Idlib?
he United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released a new report about humanitarian developments in Idlib, stating that 576,000 people were displaced between 1 May and August 18 in 2019.
Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle East
If there is one single issue that has bedeviled Turkey’s relationship with the GCC and Saudi Arabia, it is Turkey’s past efforts to cultivate strong ties with Egypt under President Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood government.
S-400 Sanctions: What Will Be the Price Paid by Turkey?
oday, in the eyes of U.
Desperate for Leadership: Who will take on the Role of SPD Chairperson?
etween 22 April 2018 and June 2019, one of Germany's most central political parties, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), was led by Andrea Nahles, who was the first female leader in the party’s history.
Cüneyt Cebenoyan: A Turkish Leftist Who Spoke the Unspeakable
he PKK does not organize massacres, commit murders, or kill children.
Three State Elections That Could Shake Up German Politics
n the upcoming months, elections of three federal state parliaments in Germany will be held.
The Search for a Political Consensus in Israel: Pre-Election Scenarios
sraeli legislative elections held on April 9 ended with a new political alliance called ‘Blue and White’ becoming the most important alternative to the Likud government.
Is Trump’s Maximum Pressure Policy against Iran working?
S President Donald Trump’s anti-Iran stance has grown dangerous since he abandoned the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), or the nuclear deal, in May 2018.
Are New Political Constellations Being Formed in Germany?
ince 2005, Germany’s strongest conservative party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party, has undergone a quite remarkable transformation process during the Merkel era.
Idlib’s Crumbling Ceasefire is a Frightening Prospect for Civilians
he province of Idlib currently stands center stage in the Syrian Civil War.
Why the YPG Can’t Fight Against Turkey
he Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey had informed the US and Russia about a planned military operation against the YPG (also known as the People’s Protection Units).
The African Anthropocene: The Making of a Western Environmental Crisis
n Thursday 25 July, two boats carrying more than 300 African migrants capsized off the Libyan coast.
Turkey is Essential for the Success of Any Project in the Eastern Mediterranean
nergy resources in the Eastern Mediterranean continue to determine the foreign policies of countries in the region.
An Alternative Vendor for Turkey’s Missile Defense: Eurosam’s SAMP/T
hen Turkey decided to call for a tender in 2006 and issued the Request for Proposal (RfP) entitled Turkish-Long Range Air and Missile Defense System (T-LORAMIDS) in 2010, four bidders/suppliers from different countries entered the bidding and submitted their offers.
Where Does Trump Stand on Sanctions against Turkey?
The United States maintains that Turkey’s use of the Russian system will subject American F-35 fighter jets to potential exploitation by competitors.
The UN, Corruption and Scandals: How Did We Get Here?
n 2018, the British public was shocked to learn that its cherished aid agency Oxfam was mired by a sex scandal which involved its own workers in Haiti, which were essentially using their power to rape women, or at the very best forcefully exchanging sex with food and medicine.
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?
ast week, Germany’s main conservative party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), surprisingly achieved some important success in certain areas of political significance.
