Why LNG is Significant for Turkey’s Energy Market
In the 21st Century, natural gas is undergoing its "golden age” with the emergence of new technology for its development.
Islamophobes in Search of a New Orientalism: Samuel Schirmbeck’s “Islamic Crusade”
In her book Alice im Männerland: Eine Zwischenbilanz (Alice in the World of Men: An Interim Balance), the most prominent feminist of Germany, Alice Schwarzer, described the Muslim headscarf as "the flag of the Islamic Crusade" in 2002.
What’s Next after the Fall of Aleppo?
After four and half years of war, Syrian regime forces captured Aleppo city with the direct help of their Iranian and Russian allies.
Can the PKK be Viewed as a Gender Liberator?
Rod Nordland of the New York Times recently wrote a piece on the PKK for the daily paper, where he argued that the PKK has “long made women’s rights a centerpiece of its political platform.
How can Turkey and Qatar strengthen their Economic Ties?
The Third Gulf Studies Forum, held on 3-5 December in Doha, enabled us (academics and think tank experts from the Middle East and beyond) to discuss and share our ideas on the future of the Gulf Region.
Lessons on a New Kind of Political Communication to Win the Silent Majority: US Elections 2016
This was evident in the most recent US Election, which was particularly important as an example of the relevance of the ‘silent majority’.
Turkey – EU Relations recall Serge Gainsbourg’s Song: Je t’aime! Moi non plus!
Even though relations between Turkey and the EU, which began in 1963, show differences over time, the never-changing fact is that both parties are not fond of each other.
Turkey’s Development Assistance to Transcend Boundaries
Over the past few decades, development assistance has become such an important topic for both donor and recipient countries that the global official development assistance (ODA) – spending by governments – has increased by 50 percent.
The Plight of the “Traditional Arts”
Nowadays the word “traditional arts” is in vogue in various symposia organized mostly by universities and municipalities.
Echoes of Rasputin in the Modern World
Rasputin, a Russian peasant, later trusted counselor to the last Romanov family, was widely perceived as being the power behind the Russian Tsar.
If the US has Trump, France has a Myriad of Trumps
A world is collapsing before our eyes,” French Ambassador to the US Gérard Araud tweeted after Trump’s victory, although he later deleted it.
The Vicious Cycle of Increasing PKK Terror and Hardening Security Policies in Turkey
Turkey is facing another round of escalation of terrorism and hardening counter-terrorism policy in its struggle against the PKK.
DAESH after Mosul
The Mosul offensive, aiming to cleanse the city of DAESH, brings to fore the question of what kind of strategy the terrorist organization is to carry out in the aftermath of losing the city.
As Washington looks to divide the Middle East, Turkey pins Hopes on Democracy
Turkey’s relations with the US are going through one of their most strained periods of all time.
Much Ado About Nothing! Islamophobes and Racists, don’t be Afraid!
At the dawn of the next year’s presidential elections of 2017, two journalists wrote a book on the actions and opinions of the socialist president of France.
DAESH: Documenting a Modern Heresy, Interview with Belkıs Kılıçkaya
Since its initial broadcast, the documentary was repeatedly shown on TV and has reached thousands of people via internet.
Investing in Turkey, Investors’ Perspective: Interview with Tarek O. Al-Kasabi
What does your company do in Turkey and outside of Turkey?
My company (Rzm) invests in healthcare, IT, education, and real estate, but education and healthcare are the major focus of our business.
The “Unpopular Peace”: The Colombian and Turkish Experiences
The Complexity of Peace Processes
Peace processes are complicated and fragile, facing a multiplicity of internal and external challenges.
Prejudice in the Western Media
The coup attempt in Turkey on July 15 was historically significant for two reasons.
Economic Implications of Brexit and Turkey
The radical choice made by Britons to leave the EU in June 2016 was led by those who believed that an EU-independent UK would be better off.
