25 Countries and 250 Warplanes: NATO Launches the Largest Drills in Its History
The US will participate with 100 warjets, and Germany with 64, including 30 Eurofighters, 16 Tornadoes, and 5 A400M warjets,…
The Global Rise of the Far Right: Four Books on Recent Trends
Right-wing terrorism has swiftly emerged as the rapidest growing and the most prominent domestic security menace in the world. Read…
When Disasters Come Home: Making and Manipulating Emergencies in the West
Keen argues that disasters should serve as a catalyst for reform, urging us to address the systemic issues that give…
How Turkey Neutralizes the PKK and Other Terrorist Targets
The PKK terrorist organization’s operative cadres have been destroyed through precise operations jointly carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces…
Terror in Transition: Leadership and Succession in Terrorist Organizations
Succession is a critical juncture that may threaten the very survival of a terrorist group. It is the precise time…
Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization, the PKK, and Turkish Elections
Why is the PKK leadership burnt out despite the US patronage in Syria? The answer is Turkey’s counterterrorism doctrine and…
The Killing of DAESH Leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi by Turkey’s Intelligence Explained
The aim of the Turkish intelligence’s operation was to capture Abu Hussein Qurashi, the leader of Daesh, alive.
How Kurdish Politics Changed under the AK Party in Turkey
The people of Turkey’s Kurdish region will have to make a choice between security, peace, and prosperity, on the one…
Why Does the Turkish Left Adore the PKK?
The Turkish left-PKK alliance had been “red” to this day. Now, it is being rebranded as green and the May…
When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
Over the span of 125 years, the concept of terrorism changed its meaning from “almost acceptable” to “unacceptable” and “purely…
The Fragile Balance of Terror: Deterrence in the New Nuclear Age
The basic assumptions of the Cold War era no longer hold, and a fresh look is urgently needed.
Macron’s Africa Visit Highlights Growing Anti-Western Sentiment
Tensions are rising between Africa and the West. Macron’s trip to Africa was marred by protests and growing resentment.
Terror in Huwara: Israeli Settler Violence Has No Limit
Israeli settlers enjoy impunity when they commit crimes against the Palestinian people.
NATO vs. Russia: A War to Win Mauritania’s Heart?
Winning Mauritania could be a game changer for Russia in its war with the West.
Funding Violence with Drugs: The Cases of Hezbollah and the PKK
Hezbollah and the PKK use black market relations and criminal networks to receive huge amounts of easy money.
Sweden Must Face Its Commitments Instead of Instrumentalizing Anti-Turkish and Anti-Muslim Sentiments
Sweden is unlikely to make any move that could play into President Erdogan’s hand ahead of Turkey’s upcoming elections.
Why Iran Is Becoming More Vulnerable to Foreign and Domestic Attacks
The message that the Iranian soil is not safe for diplomats undermines Iran’s integration into the international system.
Sweden’s NATO Membership: Will Turkey’s Realism Prevail?
For Turkey, this is a golden opportunity to make the best use of its leverage to increase state security.
