Why Is Kamala Harris Distancing Herself from Immigration?
In the U.S. presidential elections, while the economy stands out as the most important issue influencing voters, the importance of immigration has been on the rise in recent years. The record number of crossings at the Mexican border in 2023 made this issue one of the country's top priorities. Republican criticism of the Biden administration's so-called 'open border policy' has been quite effective. Actions taken by Republican-led states like Texas and Florida, such as sending migrants to Democratic states like New York and Massachusetts via buses and planes, kept the issue in the spotlight. As many small towns struggled with strained municipal services and budgets due to the influx of new migrant populations, immigration and the border crisis became key topics in the presidential elections.
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A depressing comparison of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
The United States will go to the elections on Nov. 5, and many internal and external observers for weeks have been discussing the political positions and discourses of the two candidates, Donald Trump representing the Republicans and Kamala Harris representing the Democrats. While discussing the possibilities, observers have been taking many personal, national and international parameters into consideration. Surely, the Nov. 5 elections will certainly be a very interesting one. Although the presidential race is an internal affair of the U.S., all governments around the world will closely watch the presidential elections wondering who will become the next president of the U.S. since it is still considered the most powerful state and hegemon of the world.
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A poll from a public opinion research company close to the opposition was published, showing that the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) has once again become the leading party. This research firm has been showing the Republican People's Party (CHP) as the leading party every month since the local elections. However, when the AK Party emerged as the top party in its latest monthly poll, the opposition’s public opinion shapers were infuriated, claiming the poll results did not reflect reality.
Israeli policies have an influence on the presence of the U.S. in Cyprus, experts argue, following a new defense cooperation agreement between Washington and the Greek Cypriot administration, which will boost U.S. military and logistical activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
We marked the anniversary of the Sept. 12, 1980 coup in Türkiye. It has been 44 years since the coup, and although significant steps have been taken to cleanse the country of tutelary mechanisms, the remnants of it have not yet been entirely eradicated. Just a week ago, we witnessed once again that the mentality capable of saying, “The lieutenants sent a message to the government,” still exists.
The Middle East region has been in political instability since the eruption of the Arab insurgencies and revolutions in 2011...
Swing States in the Trump-Harris Race
With just two months to go before the presidential election, polls are showing a tight race. Public opinion surveys indicate that Harris maintains a steady advantage over Trump nationwide. However, since U.S. elections are often decided by swing states, it's crucial to look at polls from these regions. Nationwide, Harris is showing a 3.2% lead over Trump at the beginning of September, up from a tie in July. This suggests that Harris has managed to build on her momentum in August, but her nationwide positive trend isn't enough to open a significant gap in swing states. If the election were held today, it would be very close. The next two months could bring game-changing surprises, but debates and campaign performance in swing states will likely determine the outcome.
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From rivalry to alliance: The new phase in Türkiye-Egypt relations
Following the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Meeting between Türkiye and Egypt in Ankara on Sept. 4, 16 agreements were signed, and a 36-point joint declaration was issued. Ankara and Cairo had been at odds for nearly a decade following the bloody military coup led by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in 2013 that removed Mohammed Morsi, Egypt’s only democratic ruler, from power.
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The recent normalization of Türkiye-Egypt relations has led to noteworthy improvements between the two countries. It is highly likely that bilateral relations and all regional issues will be thoroughly discussed during Sisi’s current visit to Türkiye. Within this context, potential cooperation on regional matters, including the tensions in the Horn of Africa, will likely be addressed. In this regard, Somalia emerges as the most prominent country.
The Middle East is on fire and neither regional nor global actors do much to prevent further bloodshed in the region. Israel’s expansionist and supremacist policies in Palestine and in its periphery force all relevant actors into a regional war. The Israeli leadership knows well that none of the Western global actors dare to follow a deterrent policy against Israel. In addition, considering the deadly silence of the Arab world, there is no strong enough power that can prevent Israel from its genocidal military operations in the Gaza Strip and its brutal policies in the West Bank.
The developments in the Middle East after Oct. 7 have led to the emergence of a new insecurity wave in the region. A similar situation had been experienced with the onset of the Arab Spring, which altered the strategic environment of the Middle East significantly. Regional actors attempted to move away from the conflicts caused by the Arab Spring through normalization processes that began in 2020 and aimed at creating a new security environment based on cooperation. Now, they find themselves in a new conflictual setting.
Adeep power struggle continues between factions within Türkiye’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). Teams close to Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the former leader of the CHP, do not want to be left behind. The intense internal fight has now shifted its focus to "who is better at opposing."
