The Specter of Turkey and the Future of Europe
The mistreatment of Kaya and peaceful Turkish protesters by the Dutch police cannot be reduced to a pragmatic polarization between the two countries.
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US Will Lose Syria if It Cooperates with YPG
Under the circumstances, Turkey should be expected to use new hard power instruments in Syria.
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The referendum campaign for a presidential system, which represents perhaps the most internationalized electoral contest in Turkey's political history, has also turned into a litmus test for the democratic credentials of key European countries
The problem is that Germany has unfortunately become Europe's lobbying center for enmity toward Turkey, and this lobby is located right where Germany's policy on Turkey is set
Nowadays, stories akin to what The Independent published earlier this week represent an effort to gain leverage over Turkey.
European countries' open support to the ‘no' campaign in the Turkish referendum will have an adverse effect on the camp opposing the constitutional reform
The Executive Presidency and Turkey's Future
The constitutional change bill does not only concern the policy of one party. It is a long overdue duty of the Turkish state to strengthen itself, which will consequently benefit both the people of the country and the entire region
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Erdoğan Keeps the Momentum in Africa
Erdoğan's principal messages to African leaders focus on establishing long-term social and economic partnerships on the basis of mutual respect and common benefits through capacity building, entrepreneurship and human development
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In order to become a key player in the Middle East again, Washington needs to repair its damaged relations with Ankara
The Trump administration's Middle East policy runs the risk of aggravating the existing chaos in the region. Under the current circumstances, countries without serious domestic problems stand to benefit from the wind of change.
As the power balance of the world is re-designed based on economic interests and changing policies, Turkey, as an emerging power, is taking its place among the winners
Despite support from several countries, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is under pressure from within. Increasing security concerns, terror attacks in the Sinai, economic issues and foreign policy problems threaten the future of his regime.
Despite all the stress and difficulties, the systemic transformation process in Turkey must be worth to endure for a brighter future
Simply put, the new constitution will pave the way for a more democratic atmosphere in Turkey by providing the clear seperation of powers
The PKK is an existential threat for both Iraq and Turkey. Baghdad, Irbil and Ankara need to work more closely on counterterrorism to succeed
In a historic visit by the Turkish PM to Iraq, the two governments emphasized mutual respect for one another's territorial integrity and national sovereignty, cooperation to fight against terror and non-state actors. This rapprochement between Turkey and Iraq will consolidate the Iraqi return to a national and independent foreign policy
'The way of lifestyle is under threat in Turkey' is a discourse produced by some hidden agendas with the aim of creating chaos in Turkish society but nothing more
By attacking a popular nightclub in Istanbul, the terrorists wanted Turkish people to accept defeat but the only way out of the current situation is to keep going forward
Turkey will continue to be in Syria no matter what until Daesh terrorists are completely eliminated from the towns
Turkey is not trying to change teams. It is only seeking a healthy balance between Russia and the U.S.
An "expert on Turkey" claims that Turkey will be divided because Erdoğan has consolidated his control. Really! This is not a joke.
