Why People said “Yes” in Turkey’s Referendum
f the referendum on the presidential system in Turkey was a close call for “no,” for instance with 50.
French Elections: Being an Outsider in a Post-Truth World
his must be the post-truth world.
Turkey’s Prospects and Challenges for a National Missile Defense System
uring the Cold War era, under the security umbrella of the U.
Turkey, Erdoğan, and the Wisdom of the Presidential System
n Sunday April 16, fifty-five million Turkish citizens will cast a historic vote on the possibility of transforming the Turkish republic from a parliamentary to a presidential system.
Turkey and its Ceremonial Parliament
Despite serious opposition from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), the representative of the status quo in Turkey since its conception, it had been 6-7 years since the first privately owned TV channel was established.
Do the World University Rankings Reflect Reality?
niversities are one of the very few institutions which have existed for a long period of time.
What will the Aftershocks of Turkey’s April 16 Referendum Be?
urkey is rushing towards the April 16 Referendum, which is potentially one of the most important events in the history of its democracy.
Was July 15th a Controlled Coup Attempt?
he main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has made an allegation this week; actually, it would be more accurate to say that he has reiterated an allegation that he had made in January.
Is Islamophobia the New Antisemitism?
There’s a refugee crisis in Europe and people around the world are wondering how it came to pass that a totalitarian regime gained power in a democratic system.
What will the Presidential System Bring to the Turkish Economy?
s we countdown the days towards the referendum, the process of changes that may come from the Presidency system have been discussed with various perspectives in a variety of different circles.
Sultans of Democracy Demand the Head of Erdoğan
here is a new trend in the West.
Turkey is Consolidating its Power While Facing Newly Shaped Multidimensional Threats in Syria
hen the Syrian civil war erupted, no one could easily predict the battlefield would evolve to a multi-dimensional and multi-territorial conflict where thousands of foreign proxies and fighters from different countries have been dragged into expeditiously.
Sovereign Wealth Funds and Turkey
here seems to be no universally applicable definition of a sovereign wealth fund (SWF), and the SWF industry is made up of a heterogeneous class of funds, often shaped by the individual needs and conditions of the originating countries.
Impunity for Hate Rising in Europe
After 14 years, on January 17th, 2017, the second attempt to ban the National Democratic Party for Germany (NPD) was to be decided by the German Constitutional Court (BVerfG).
Towards a New Strategic Partnership between Turkey and the Gulf?
A sustainable resolution to the instability in the Middle East that emerged with the Arab Spring has yet to be proposed.
Cooperating with Assad Could Cost the YPG
he recent decision by the Manbij Military Council to hand over territories in western Manbij to the Assad regime to prevent attacks from Turkish-backed Syrian rebel brigades will have its long-term effects on the YPG dominated Syrian Democratic Forces.
Paranoia and Propaganda: Russia’s Role in European Elections
ormer president of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy, in his recent interview to France Inter TV, became a complainant against Russian media outlets by alleging that there is an editorial alliance between these outlets which works to undermine the EU.
The Curriculum Debate: Has Positivism left Any Reason for Humankind?
n Turkey today, there are discussion about how children should be taught the theory of evolution.
Trump, Media, Journalism Ethics and “Others”
he various discussions that have commenced with the election of US President Donald Trump have continued on a global scale as well as within the United States.
The Trump Effect on the Global Energy Game and Turkey’s Role
Trump took office as the 45th president of the United States on January 20, 2017.
