What Does the Golden Rule of Politics Say for CHP’s Conservative Candidates?
s they say, Turkey is really ruled by one man, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Sputnik Türkiye: The Voice of Moscow?
he efforts to publish content in Turkish by foreign media outlets in Turkey are increasingly coming to the forefront.
The Populist Turn in Turkish Politics: Why are People Leaving?
he New York Times claimed that some members of the educated and wealthy sections of Turkish society have started to leave the country.
Egypt’s Energy Activism as a Threat to Security in the Eastern Mediterranean
The Egyptian government has initiated the establishment of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum, which held its first meeting in Cairo on 13 January, 2019.
How Cheap Drones Became Assets for Terrorist Organizations
oth civil and military technological developments have had important impacts on the increase of the maneuver capabilities of terrorist organizations and their terrorist attacks.
Tunisia in a Predicament: Echoes of the Tunisian Revolution Lingering
unisia recently marked the 8th anniversary of the revolution, a powerful wave of popular protests that inspired other Arab countries to reform their socio-political and economic institutions, and therefore, establish an accountable government.
Turkey’s Relationship with Pakistan and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
he Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Imran Khan, on the invitation of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, paid an official two day visit to Turkey on January 3-4, 2019.
Another Bumpy Week in US-Turkey Relations
In a previous column, I had warned that “if the U.
Four Scenarios for Idlib and the Future of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
n January 1, 2019, renewed clashes occurred between the former Al-Nusra Front Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Nureddin Zengi Movement which is part of the Turkey-backed National Front for Liberation.
Turkey Can Help the US Exit from Syria
resident Donald Trump’s recent decision to withdraw the U.
Can Germany’s Non-Permanent Seat at the UN Security Council Bring Reform?
n early 2018, Germany’s current coalition government and particularly its foreign minister Heiko Maas (SPD) devotedly and ambitiously promoted Germany’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2019-2020 term – and ultimately, he achieved success.
Erdogan in the NYT: Turkey is the only Viable Partner for the US
urkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wrote an op-ed for The New York Times, outlining Turkey’s Syria strategy, what it has aimed and achieved so far, and what it can do more.
How has Turkey Championed Humanitarian Aid? An Interview with Kızılay President Kerem Kinik
ho is Kerem Kinik? What was your background before becoming the President of Kızılay (the Turkish Red Crescent)?
KK: Kerem Kinik is a doctor of medicine.
US-Turkey Cooperation in Syria Requires Serious Strategy
resident Trump’s seemingly abrupt decision to pull out of Syria has drawn a lot of criticism from the U.
A record for the Turkish Cinema in 2018
he total number of movies screened in Turkey last year was 439.
Macron’s Syria Policy: Does France want to Play the Role of the US?
as Daesh, which fell into decline in Syria, lent a hand to Macron while he was escaping from the Yellow Vests? The harshest criticism on Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria came from France.
Turkey’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts in 2018
On the one hand, the country did not suffer from heavy blows due to terror attacks.
Some Arab countries attempting to fill the power vacuum after US withdrawal from Syria
ince President Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria, Turkey has intensified preparations to start a military operation, which was announced before Trump’s decision, to the East of the Euphrates River.
Do Historical Analogies Make Sense to Understand the Yellow Vest Movement in France?
he Yellow Vests – the first group continuing their protests even on Christmas Eve, are now preparing for the New Year – even though their numbers have decreased despite French President Emmanuel Macron’s step back and the terror attack in Strasbourg.
AK Party’s Istanbul candidate to be revealed on Saturday
he AK Party is expected to reveal its candidate for Istanbul on Saturday.
