Fluctuating Nature of Turkısh-European Relations
For the first time in history, a Turkish leader has gone to Germany to hold election rallies and address a Turkish audience.
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"HDP and the Democratic Islam Congress: The Kurdish Movement's Outreach Attempts"
The peace process has so far led the movement to prioritize political participation over armed struggle as part of a broader notion of seeking representation as a left party with ethnic overtones.
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A parliamentary and technocratic commission should be formed to prepare a blueprint for a radical overhaul of Turkey's workplace security regime.
Since the Justice and Development Party's (AK Party) rule, the field diversified as mainstream and marginal media became more pluralized. Mainstream media has diversified and reflected societal demands, political positions and differences.
How are domestic political crises in Turkey reflected in the EU reports? How should the interaction areas of foreign policy between TR and the EU be interpreted? What is the role of the Cyprus issue in the EU accession process?
The geopolitical complexities of the Arab awakening are impacted by developments in Syria and Turkey's relations with Iran and Gulf countries.
No Way Back From Reformism
A critical political juncture in the wake of presidential and general elections will be held within less than a year.
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Beyond Intellectual Neocolonialism
Turkey has enough academic and intellectual capacity to identify the inconsistencies embedded in these biased neocolonial interventions. For fair and patient observers, Turkey continues to be a story of hope and transformative dynamism.
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Turkey must complete its reconciliation process with the Kurds, reinforce local administrations and initiate further democratization initiatives.
In the aftermath of the local elections, the conflict with the parallel structure needs to be addressed in a setting where democratic freedom is not restricted. This is also a requirement of the AK Party's own contributions to the consolidation of Turkish democracy.
Along with Turkey's economic dynamism and developmental momentum, Turkish diplomacy is also likely to evolve in a parallel direction whereby economic and technological concerns take center stage with a focus on global competitiveness.
SETA Political Researcher Galip Dalay said that there is no big drop of support for Erdoğan and his party due to the tension.
The decision to go to early elections offers an undeniable opportunity for Serbia's most important political figure, Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader and Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic, to finally take control of the country's administration.
While Islamophobia and conservative governments in Europe may be discouraging, Turkey must work with proponents of a more balanced relationship
Western governments' indifference toward Russian advances in Syria and elsewhere helped boost Russia's self-confidence over the last three years
The upcoming election is a crucial moment for the AK Party, needed to highlight the support of the people in the party's mission to promote political stability while fighting this new tutelage
Turkey's strategic journey towards a more developed, democratic and prosperous future will continue regardless of conjunctive challenges.
It is the requirement of rational politics for Turkey to have economic and political cooperation with all countries, notably with her neighbors.
