Lessons from US rapaciousness in Latin AmericaIn today's rapacious U.S. wars and plunder in the Middle East, it is worth looking at how brutal the U.S. onslaught has been against Latin American countries. Whether it was...more
Op-EdManbij: Gateway to renewed Turkish-U.S. relationsResolving the issue of Manbij means much more than just one resolution for two strategic allies; instead it will be a start for some other critical discussions between Ankara and Washington More
Op-EdJerusalem at a junctionEncouraged by the lack of international response, the State of Israel, under the protection of the U.S., has increased its attacks on Palestinians, which have become the horrifying norm of everyday life in Palestine More
Op-EdPompeo seems as hawkish as expectedFollowing U.S. President Donald Trump's hotly anticipated decision on the Iran nuclear deal, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo just launched salvo bombing. As a Republican Congress... More
Op-EdThe Arab League: A disaster for both Arabs and MuslimsIneffective in world politics, the Arab League has proven a disaster for both Arabs and Muslims and has only helped to promote despotism in Arab countries while serving the interests of their former colonial rulers More
Op-EdElections, power struggles and the future of IraqRegardless of what coalition forms in Iraq, the new government will face the problem of ensuring political stability, government control over non-government groups and encouraging normalization among different ethnic and sectarian elements More
Op-EdTurkey and Africa are building a solid partnershipAs Turkey marks the annual Africa Day, I take the opportunity to celebrate Africa's achievements and rejoice in our developing partnership. Africa's ascendancy makes all Turks... More
Op-EdComing to terms with history: Germany is not 'Burka?'Germany claims and is often praised for having come to terms with its history but it often refers to a limited time of its history. There are still so many terms like racism or diversity to deconstruct and discuss openly according to today's conditions More
Op-EdWhy and how Turkey is going to the pollsTurkey's ineffective parliamentary system will be replaced with a presidential one as part of an evolutionary process that will provide critical development and prevent the reoccurring crisis of the old system More
Op-EdTurkey projects soft power in the Balkans
Turkey is a rising regional power that holds a crucial role in the Balkans; it has been working to bring peace and stability to the region through state and non-state institutions
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Op-EdSports and the objectification of women
When the most glamorous sport in the world, Formula One, decided to ban the use of beautiful models at their events starting with the Australian Grand Prix in March earlier...
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Op-EdTurkey campaigns against excessive antibiotic use
As one of the most important discoveries of mankind, antibiotics play a critical role in the treatment of diseases. However, overuse has led to antimicrobial resistance (AMR),...
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Op-EdIsraeli academia: A distinctive facade of apartheid
Israeli academic institutions and universities discriminate not only against Palestinians but also against any individual who advocates for Palestinian civil and human rights and freedoms
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Op-EdTurkey: A historical sanctuary for refugees
Turkey made its Resident-Based Population Registration System available for the general population in February 2018. Citizens can now check their family lines as far back...
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Lessons from US rapaciousness in Latin America
In today's rapacious U.S. wars and plunder in the Middle East, it is worth looking at how brutal the U.S. onslaught has been against Latin American countries. Whether it was... more
Manbij: Gateway to renewed Turkish-U.S. relations
Resolving the issue of Manbij means much more than just one resolution for two strategic allies; instead it will be a start for some other critical discussions between Ankara and Washington More
Jerusalem at a junction
Encouraged by the lack of international response, the State of Israel, under the protection of the U.S., has increased its attacks on Palestinians, which have become the horrifying norm of everyday life in Palestine More
The People's Alliance and the Kurdish issue in the June 24 elections
The AK Party government's achievements in fighting against PKK terrorism both inside and outside of Turkey has made very important progress, including the normalization process of the Kurdish issue in the political sphere More
Erdoğan's Europe campaign and its effects in Bosnia
Erdoğan's visit to Sarajevo drew a lot of attention from both sides of the political spectrum, and the debate around the visit is still ongoing in Bosnia More
The Arab League: A disaster for both Arabs and Muslims
Ineffective in world politics, the Arab League has proven a disaster for both Arabs and Muslims and has only helped to promote despotism in Arab countries while serving the interests of their former colonial rulers More
Elections, power struggles and the future of Iraq
Regardless of what coalition forms in Iraq, the new government will face the problem of ensuring political stability, government control over non-government groups and encouraging normalization among different ethnic and sectarian elements More
Pompeo's new Iran strategy calls for risky regime change in Tehran
The Trump administration's new Iran strategy, as highlighted by Pompeo in his first public speech, will negatively affect the lives of ordinary Iranians rather than the ruling elites More
Coming to terms with history: Germany is not 'Burka?'
Germany claims and is often praised for having come to terms with its history but it often refers to a limited time of its history. There are still so many terms like racism or diversity to deconstruct and discuss openly according to today's conditions More
Why and how Turkey is going to the polls
Turkey's ineffective parliamentary system will be replaced with a presidential one as part of an evolutionary process that will provide critical development and prevent the reoccurring crisis of the old system More
Trump-Kim agreement: A diplomatic success or a public spectacle?
U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Leader Kim Jong Un's historic summit on Sentosa Island, Singapore ended with the signing of a...
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Turkey projects soft power in the Balkans
Turkey is a rising regional power that holds a crucial role in the Balkans; it has been working to bring peace and stability to the region through state and non-state institutions
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In post-elections period, Hezbollah and Hariri both secure positions in Lebanon
The long-awaited elections in Lebanon bring about many radical changes in the political system that provide benefits to specific parties in the country
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Israeli academia: A distinctive facade of apartheid
Israeli academic institutions and universities discriminate not only against Palestinians but also against any individual who advocates for Palestinian civil and human rights and freedoms
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EU migration policy in Africa pushes migrants to risk perilous journeys to reach Europe
African migration is not likely to end any time soon as people continue to make the often dangerous journey towards Europe in search of a better life
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Cuba sticks to Castro's foreign policy under new president
Cuba's new President Miguel Diaz-Canel was among the first foreign leaders to congratulate Nicolas Maduro on his re-election as the president of Venezuela on May 20.
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Another Ramadan with Turkey struggling to resolve crises
At a time when the world is being dragged into an unmanageable process drifting toward instability due to terrorism, internal conflict and wars, we entered Ramadan, the month...
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IMF's timely 'solid economic performance' a boost for AK Party?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its latest annual Article IV Consultation in April 2018 with Turkey under which a staff team visits the country, collects the...
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