NATO, terrorism, Turkey: Who should persuade whom?
Ankara's only condition is that Sweden, Finland and NATO members do not participate in campaigns that threaten Turkey's security, such as supporting PKK/YPG terrorists
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NATO bid: Time for negotiations, not campaigns
Ankara does not oppose NATO’s expansion or the admission of Sweden and Finland categorically. It is perfectly normal, however, for Turkey to urge its allies to take into consideration its security concerns, which they have ignored countless times to date, at this particular time and to insist that they take action.
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Ankara is not against NATO's expansion amid the Russia-Ukraine war but objects to Finland and Sweden's unacceptable policies on terrorist groups
There are five reasons why Turkey opposes the NATO bid of Sweden and Finland, the first of which is naturally both states' support for terrorism
Ankara endorses NATO’s key goals and wants the alliance to address its security concerns – that's all
Turkish, Pakistani scholars discuss how 2 countries can aid each other and build mechanisms to face common challenges
Prolonged war has changed the balance in Ukraine
The Ukraine war has changed the expectations of both the U.S. and Russia and thus all balance on the ground
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Macron’s weak victory in France
'The French voted for Emmanuel Macron in the second round not because they really believed in him but because they did not want to see Le Pen as president'
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The further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war can only be prevented if warring sides take bolder steps for negotations
As the Russia-Ukraine war resumes and the tension in world politics deepens, we are starting to hear more about the discourse of a 'new Cold War'
The French votes reveal that right-wing populism will continue to influence the European political domain in the near future
The political situation in Pakistan is still not stable, and a new government is expected to be formed soon. However, at this point, it is important to understand the reasons that led to this turmoil and what the removal of Khan from office means for Pakistan. Within this framework, several experts from Turkey and Pakistan have briefly analyzed the events and their implications, not only for Pakistan but for the region and the world as well.
The question of sanctions could be a good way for Turkey and the U.S. to start repairing fractured relations amid the new dynamic
Despite all their humanitarian rhetoric, Western countries insistently refrain from participating in the peace process to end the Russia-Ukraine war
There is no reason to envy Turkey for actively facilitating the solution of a European dispute or to draw unnecessary parallels. Quite the contrary, the West needs to support Turkish efforts to end this war – which happens to hurt everyone’s interests.
Russian invasion of Ukraine has mobilized NATO and the Western alliance, and it is finally creating a new conversation about the future of regional security arrangements
Regardless of the outcome of the talks, Europe won’t forget the Russian threat and Russia can no longer avoid being isolated from the Western-centered global economic system
The absence of inclusive, convincing and strong leaders in European capitals is causing great trouble for the continent amid the Ukraine crisis
Turkiye's regional prominence in the Black Sea region, and substantial strategic and commercial ties with Russia and Ukraine have given it an advantage in facilitating peace talks between the two countries
Neither Russia nor the West has the right to determine the fate of the Ukrainian people and the state
Turkey's balanced approach to the Ukraine crisis amid normalization with its partners can contribute to the strategic transformation in its ties with the West
