The Medium-Term Program and the Future of the Turkish Economy
he Turkish government introduced its Medium-Term Program (MTP) last week.
German Federal Elections: Reality ultimately reached Berlin
ith no surprise German Chancellor Angela Merkel won the federal elections on 24th September while major parties, including her own, suffered the worst-ever losses in German political history since 1949.
The KRG referendum: chaos continues
ollowing the independence referendum that took place on September 25 in KRG-held areas, relations between the Erbil and Baghdad administrations have reached their ever-lowest point.
Instability awaiting post-election Germany
he September 24, 2017 parliamentary elections in Germany seem to have a striking result.
Inside Northern Iraq: Hope and Despair are Side by Side
here is great joy in Erbil, celebrations and parades on the streets.
KRG and Syria: the agenda in the Middle East
he referendum that took place on Monday in northern Iraq asking residents of the KRG-controlled provinces whether they want to break from Baghdad continues to occupy the political agenda in the Middle East.
Defense Strategies of Putschists, An Interview with Dr. Hüseyin Aydın
hile a year has passed since the July 15 coup attempt, trials, especially those in Istanbul and Ankara, are proceeding swiftly.
KRG referendum is ‘betrayal’
hile once a close ally with the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Turkish administration had urged the Kurdish administration to postpone the referendum and sit at a negotiating table with the Baghdad government.
EU to appreciate Turkey’s efforts
ince the Syrian crisis, Turkey has pursued a policy of open-borders, creating a safe space for refugees fleeing the violence of the Assad regime.
Turkish parties in unity against referendum
ollowing the governing AK Party’s statements regarding the controversial referendum in northern Iraq, the two main opposition party leaders, Devlet Bahceli and Kemal Kilicdaroglu have also supported the government in its stance.
Barzani is losing his long-time ally, Turkey
hile the Kurdish Regional Government’s President Masoud Barzani has ignored and objected to calls from the international community to postpone the independence referendum, Turkish President Erdogan has asserted that Turkey will not recognize the vote “regardless of its outcome.
Setting an Example: Turkey’s lead on humanitarian aid
isregarded by many developed countries and neglected by the Muslim world, the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar found a voice through Turkey, once again highlighting the country’s prominence in humanitarian aid.
How DAESH uses Drones in the Battlefield
The IEPs placed on the remote controlled mini land vehicles are used by DAESH for attack purposes.
Independence Vote further destabilize Iraq’s Domestic Politics
he proposed independence referendum by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is due to take place on Sept 25 regardless of criticism by regional and other governments.
Uniting the Syrian Rebel Factions
he Syrian Islamic Council and the Syrian Interim Government called for an initiative to unite all Syrian rebellion factions under one command – the National Army.
Pro-PKK rally in Cologne: Ankara summons German envoy
he PKK rally in Cologne, Germany, on September 16 raised questions once again on Germany’s democratic standards and commitment to bilateral relations with Turkey.
Tensions rise as the referendum date gets closer: Northern Iraq
n 15th September, the Iraqi Kurdish parliament voted to hold an independence referendum planned by the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), which is currently opposed by Baghdad, Turkey and the United States.
Protests in Support of Rohingya Muslims all over the World
hile the UN has described the Rohingya as the most executed peoples, increasing support from all over the world has raised political awareness of the crimes taking place.
The Kurdish Quest for Independence in Iraq and its Repercussions for Turkey and the Region
s the referendum day is coming closer, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) shows no sign of stepping back despite disputes within the region and a number of calls from the central government of Iraq as well as the major regional and global actors.
The Plural States of Cinema in Turkey
Whither Yeşilçam?” was a question asked frequently in the 1980s and 1990s – until it was realized that Yeşilçam, the popular film industry of Turkey, was indeed gone for good.
