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President Nazarbayev resigns, yet remains in power
With the resignation of President Nazarbayev, Kazakhstan may seem to be experiencing a transition of power; however, the current picture in the country suggests otherwise more
Diplomacy is the only solution in Kashmir
As politics and power take center stage, Kashmiris continue to suffer with no end in sight, just like Palestinians, and more recently, Syrians More
Debt and the practice of Islamic banks
Islamic finance is stuck between Islamic values and making a profit on the current system, but it clearly has great influence, providing significant changes to today's economic status quo More
Fate of foreign Daesh captives – is Europe shirking its responsibilities?
The notorious terrorist group Daesh may be close to defeat, but the thorny issue of Daesh captives and their families will rumble on for much longer particularly in the European countries More
Who are the real enemies of Germany?
The Red Army Faction (RAF), or Baader-Meinhof Gang, was one of Europe's first "urban guerilla" organizations. In contrast to similar organizations in Turkey, this was a "gauchist"... More
Unearthing WWII aircraft buried in Kayseri
The buried WWII-era aircraft in Kayseri need to be recovered by a professional team, restored to mint condition and housed in a properly built aviation museum which befits the city's important standing in the history of Turkish aviation More
Why the EU continues prolonging Turkey's accession
Form the very beginning of the republic, Turkey structured itself in a way that was similar to European standards. By signing the 'Ankara Agreement' in 1963 as the first financial protocol with the EU, Turkey began its still-ongoing EU journey More
Lack of international support fuels crisis in Yemen
Intervention of foreign countries, namely Saudi Arabia and the UAE, into the civil war in Yemen helps nothing but is heating up the war and creating a humanitarian crisis More
MBS in China, Saudi Arabia's new shift to Asia
The political and economic developments in the Middle East region are always at the forefront of the great world powers, and each power, using the leverage of political relations... More
Are Indian Muslims a liability or an asset for India's West Asia relations?
With the AK Party's arrival in power in 2002, Turkey reviewed its security-centric foreign policy and redefined its Middle East, South Asia and Central Asia engagement by reviving its civilizational and trade linkages More
Constitutional committee the next step for peace settlement in Syria
The parties to the Astana peace settlement are determined to successfully finish their work with a tangible solution in Syria More
The New Zealand massacre and anti-Muslim hatred in the Balkans
The Australian terrorist Brenton Tarrant who staged the massacre of Muslim worshipers in New Zealand on March 15 was listening to a far-right Chetnik song praising Radovan...
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As May rolls dice a final time, Brexit chaos underlines failure of politicians
Almost three years since the U.K. referendum on leaving the EU, the Brexit process is as divisive, controversial and unsettling as ever.The reality of a no withdrawal deal...
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Christchurch result of politicians' hate speech against Islam
It was hours after a van hit pedestrians in Barcelona in 2017, when U.S. President Donald Trump unhesitatingly tweeted, "Study what General Pershing of the United States did...
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The rise of anti-Muslim terrorism
The West should acknowledge the fact that the rhetoric of terrorism has changed and that far-right terrorism poses a threat to not only Muslim minorities, but also for the national security of many Western countries
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From liberal economy to authoritarian state capitalism
As Keynes says, ‘The fundamental problem of mankind is to bring together three variables: Economic efficiency, social justice and individual freedom'
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Algerian protests: A second wave of the Arab Spring?
The protests growing in Algeria should serve as a trigger to change the Arab peoples' declining economic, political and social conditions
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White supremacism has turned into terrorism
The New Zealand mosque attack has revealed a solid reality; white supremacism is another kind of deadly terrorism that spreads fear and targets innocent people in all societies
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Storms outside, mutiny inside Parliament: Brexit showdown continues
Here in London, in what has been labeled as Brexit decision week – yes, another – one must admit that it will indeed be remembered in British history as extraordinary....
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The evolution of the French far-right's rhetoric on Islam
Anti-Islam speech is not something that naturally emerged in the French far-right. It became progressively more common due to a mixture of electoral calculation and genuine intellectual change. Knowing the reasons helps to counter the appeal of these hostile feelings
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Peace and reconciliation are the core of Syria's political settlement
The disaster in Syria is man-made, and it's up to the warring parties to stop it and bring life back to normal
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People's Alliance vs. Nation Alliance: Electoral campaigns and strategies
It has been awhile since political parties in Turkey began preparations for the upcoming local elections. Indeed, they had already been focusing on implementing a new approach...
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