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.
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.
Referendum in northern Iraq receives no support from international community
ot only Turkey and countries in the Middle East including Iran and the Baghdad government, but the US has only spoken out largely against the proposed referendum in northern Iraq.
What does Turkey want in Iraq?
raq has lately been the focal point of world politics due to the discussions regarding the Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum, which has been urged by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
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.
Turkey’s Balance of Power Politics in the Axis of Europe, US, and Russia
he downfall of relations between Turkey and the U.
Seeking Independence in Northern Iraq, An Interview with Hemin Hawrami
espite criticisms from local groups and regional governments, on September 25, residents in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq will vote in a referendum on whether they want to completely separate from the Republic of Iraq.
Russia’s Grand Strategy: Threats, Risks and Obstacles
fter the Cold War and the demise of the Soviet Union, Russia was preoccupied with domestic reforms and works of reconstruction for almost ten years.
How Gülen adopted the Assassin’s Strategy
ven if Fetullah Gülen did not examine and take after Hassan-i Sabbah and his Hashashin – which is very possible – it's definite that he uses the same strategy and methods in his campaign for power veiled by religion.
Coups of TIME
hile theoreticians, who analyze world politics through media continue to guess what will happen throughout the year by looking at the New Year's cover of The Economist, another magazine has been clearly conveying the developments to its readers without any encoded messages by events and people put on the cover.
NATO, the Fight against Terror, and Intelligence Sharing
uring the NATO meeting held in Brussels on May 25 2017, several assessments were made on the issues occupying the most significant place in the organization’s agenda so far which are expected to mark real progress.
Can Turkey benefit from a Strategic Alliance with Russia?
President Erdoğan had one-on-one meetings with leaders of prominent countries including the US, Russia, China and India.
Pakistan and Turkey working in Tandem to deepen Defense Ties
According to the Ministry of Defense Production (MoDP), Islamabad and Ankara have signed three documents recently aimed at bolstering cooperation in the defense industry.
“One Belt, One Road” Project and Turkish-Chinese Relations in a Strategic Perspective
s the center of gravity of the global political economy is rapidly shifting from the Atlantic to the Asia-Pacific region, the relative importance and influence of the rising powers in the multipolar global system continue to increase.
Turkey’s Defense Industry grows steadily
At the very beginning of the 2000s, the country’s rate of dependency on foreign industrial suppliers was around 80%.
Securing Turkey’s Borders: A Proactive Strategy with High-Tech Approach
urkey’s border security cannot be maintained only by the physical presence of border posts along the border of the country, but needs a holistic approach that requires an efficient border management system and intelligence capacity for pre-emptive measures on both sides of the border.
Understanding Hamas’ New Political Document
The Hamas movement, which is one of the leading actors in Palestine's fight with Israel, released its much-anticipated new political document after working on it for a long time.
What is behind the Crisis in the Gulf?
ulf states have been at the center of the world’s attention since the May 20 Riyadh Summit, where President Trump addressed Arab and Muslim leaders from more than 50 countries.
For the U.S. and Turkey, NATO Continues to be an Unequal, Unreliable Alliance
lthough the latest NATO Summit held in Brussels on May 25, 2017 was a symbolic meeting meant to open the organization's new headquarters and unveil some new memorials, it was significant since the new U.
