Up until the Istanbul attack, the international community had never shown any solidarity or demonstrated support for the victims of terrorism in Turkey
MoreWhile struggling to stand against the deadly threat of DAESH terrorism, Turkey is isolated in its fight by some that still believe Turkey supports DAESH
MoreThe Turkish-Israeli agreement, which is a historical step for the region that has reached a dead end, brings many vital projects to better Gazans' lives
European leaders will either choose isolationism based on Turkey fears or re-invent Europe as a multi-cultural home. Unfortunately, the first scenario seems much more likely
The British experience about the separation may generate a model for other Eurosceptics across the continent
Cameron's bold political gamble has backfired terribly with a 52 percent 'leave' vote, which will probably cost him his political career
The lack of clarity about U.S. strategy in regards to its allies will continue to be a destabilizer in the coming period.
MoreJust like Britain's decision to withdraw from the European Union, Turkey's policies must reflect national interests
MoreIf the Western media genuinely wants to strengthen Turkey's democracy, they should support Ankara's efforts instead of alienating the Turkish people
The spillover of instability from the Syrian civil war into neighboring countries feeds DAESH's strengths, and the chaos in Iraq will see no end until the war in Syria is resolved
After the red line statement in particular, the situation went on to prove that the deterrent power of the U.S. has been significantly reduced
We should counter both the root causes of violent extremism and Western prejudice of Muslim communities