The Turkish nationalism debate and local elections
As Turkey inches toward the municipal elections, the "national survival" debate is deepening with new wars of words between competing definitions of nationalism.
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The future of the MENA region dynamics
With the U.S. warning of its withdrawal from the Middle East, the new balance of power in the world has begun to be established. The rapprochement between authoritarian Arab regimes and Europe alongside Saudi Arabia's search for convergence with Asian powers are just the consequences of it
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan talks a great deal about the nation's survival ahead of this month's municipal elections. The question in his mind goes beyond wealth and poverty, despite what the opposition seems to think.
Operation leads to arrest of senior members of terror group, which is trying to become active in Europe with help of PKK
This week some unexpected developments have occurred in international politics which signaled the direction of change in the international system.
The Europeans are following in America's footsteps, revealing that they only care about their own interests. Their support for Egypt proves that
Sochi and Warsaw: Two summits with competing agendas
Two meetings took place earlier this week in Warsaw and Sochi that were crucial for the future of the Middle East.
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The changing landscape of global security
The Munich Security Conference is an influential platform where global security trends are discussed every year by academics and policymakers.
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Ankara aims to protect Syria’s territorial integrity, unity, presidential communications director says
The Trump administration has been sending mixed signals about reducing the U.S. military footprint around the world and launching new interventions.
Erdoğan's call on Maduro to ‘stand tall' reflects a sense of long-standing unity that began when the Venezuelan leader had expressed solidarity with Turkey during the July 15, 2016 coup attempt
Daesh terrorist group 'not an existential threat to the United States,' says Mark Kimmitt
Is a conflict in the Balkans likely in a near future? What are the implications of global politics on the stability of the Balkans? How should the ongoing disputes in the region be resolved?
In the new Syria, where the U.S. will withdraw and Russia is aware of Turkish security concerns, the YPG terrorists have no option other than to stop dreaming of gaining a legal status
To evaluate the position of Turkey in the regional and global context, I will, first of all, briefly define emerging economy and emerging power.
Analysts speak to Anadolu Agency about Turkey’s important role in protecting Syria’s territorial integrity
Turkey and the Trump administration must actively coordinate their efforts to plan the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria. Trump's pledge to leave Syria slowly and in coordination with Turkey was a good sign. Still, both sides must be vigilant to ensure that U.S. Central Command won't derail the process
Trump tweeted victory over Daesh and said he was pulling US troops from Syria. Turkey and Russia have welcomed the decision. France and the UK say they're staying engaged. The US withdrawal could change the balance of forces in the Syrian war.
The devastating humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where people are struggling to survive and save themselves from diseases, has gone largely unnoticed for years
Neither a populist discourse nor a violent uprising can help opposition win the upcoming elections, as Turkish democracy has recently proven how strong it is in the face of such crises
The world powers are stuck in domestic and foreign crises, struggling to deal with rising problems and damaging the balance in world politics
