Dr. Mehmet Özkan: Ending Secterian Politics in Iraq is Essential to Curb Support For ISIS
Ending sectarian politics and establishing a new inclusive government in Baghdad is essential to diminishing the continuing support for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), foreign policy expert Mehmet Özkan stresses.
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The Davutoğlu Government and Civilization Discourse
A mild and inclusive civilization discourse is required to prompt the human capital of all segments of social life. The key point is the institutionalization of Erdoğan's policies through an active reconciliation.
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Erdoğan's victory on Aug. 10, coupled with Davutoğlu's emergence as the AK Party's new chairman, proved the opposition's attempts futile.
The rationale behind Turkey's policies reflecting its cultural capital, in turn, relates to the country's redefinition of its national interests, which manifest themselves in the form of Turkey's strong reactions against the military junta in Egypt and Israeli oppression in Gaza.
What really is the so-called Islamic world? How accurate is it to describe a group of Muslim countries, incapable of taking charge of their future and resolving their own issues, as the Islamic world?
Concerted action against repeated and unlawful aggression on the part of Israel, which behaves like an "anachronic colonial state," should start from demystification of its endless power perception and alleviation of various fears in the Muslim world.
The Chance for Democratic Development
AK Party governments spearheaded most of the critical reforms expanding the rights of most disadvantaged groups such as devout Muslims, ethnic Kurds and religious minorities in Turkish society.
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An 'Impartial' Foreign Policy?
Ahead of the presidential election in Turkey, candidates begin to challenge each other over foreign policy.
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Unlike in the aftermath of World War I, none but the Middle East's own children are to blame for the turmoil that the region experiences today.
This study will dwell on the structures, opinions of Salafi groups prior to the Revolution and their political parties, political attitudes and opinions in the wake of the January 25 Revolution.
No need to say that this will create a substantial additional bill for energy-dependent countries like Turkey, and multi-pronged strategies shall be prepared beforehand to ensure energy security.
Anti-democratic, authoritarian pro-Western regimes hindered political participation and representation to create a hospitable environment for radical organizations.
The developments in Egypt over the last year demonstrate how some segments of society can be equally responsible for the tragedy taking place in this country.
It may be too late for this to succeed, but there does not seem to be a better option unless, of course, the international community is prepared to let the Syrian opposition fail.
Turkey viewed the Arab awakenings as a positive development for both the region and for itself.
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, since his outburst at Davos, has been declared to be totalitarian in Western media organs, mostly by pro-Israel pundits.
The discourse of "new Turkey" has repeatedly appeared during historical turning points of the Turkish Republic. It is used for the sake of different interests by local and foreign circles.
After the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak during the Arab Spring, Egypt today is passing through one of the most difficult eras in its history.
Turkey's strategic journey towards a more developed, democratic and prosperous future will continue regardless of conjunctive challenges.
Since January 2011, Arab regimes have also employed the terrorism card to maintain their grip on government.
